Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte mounted on a target analyte detection device, comprising: a base, a plurality of chambers provided on the base and comprising a sample chamber, and a plurality of channels provided on the base and comprising a sample channel connected to the sample chamber. The sample chamber comprises an injection hole provided on the base and comprising an inlet into which the sample is introduced, a sample delivery passage connecting the injection hole, and a sample filter provided on between the outlet of the sample delivery passage and the sample channel. The sample delivery passage comprises an asymmetric cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base, a sample chamber, a first mixing chamber accommodating a magnetic bead, a second mixing chamber accommodating a dry reagent, a shuttle chamber for dissolving the dry reagent of the second mixing chamber, and a detection chamber for detecting the target analyte. The shuttle chamber is configured to dissolve the dry reagent in a sample solution provided from the first mixing chamber. The fluid in the second mixing chamber is moved to the shuttle chamber by positive pressure provided from the first pneumatic port, or the fluid in the shuttle chamber is moved to the second mixing chamber by negative pressure provided from the first pneumatic port.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and side surfaces connecting between the first surface and the second surface; a chamber recessed from the first surface of the base; and an inflow channel recessed from the first surface of the base and connected to upper portion of the chamber. The chamber comprises an accommodation room for accommodating liquid, an inlet port connected the inflow channel, a guide groove for guiding liquid introduced from the inlet port downward to the accommodation room, and a barrier structure for preventing back flow of liquid from the guide groove toward the inlet port.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base, a sample chamber, a first mixing chamber accommodating a magnetic bead, a liquid storage chamber storing a liquid, a detection chamber for detecting the target analyte, a plurality of liquid transport channels for transporting fluid of the liquid storage chamber to the first mixing chamber, and a mixing channel connected to the first mixing chamber. The first mixing chamber comprises an opening formed in a first surface of the base, a concave surface provided recessed from the first surface of the base, and a side wall connecting the concave surface and the first surface of the base. At least one of the liquid transport channels is connected to the concave surface of the first mixing chamber.

Abstract: A humidifier for delivering humidified gases to a patient includes an inlet, an outlet, a gases flow path extending from the inlet to the outlet, a permeable wall, a liquid reservoir, and a heater. The permeable wall separates the gases flow path from the liquid reservoir. The heater heats liquid stored in the liquid reservoir to form vapour, and the vapour passes through the permeable wall to the gases flow path to humidify gases in the gases flow path. Another inline humidifier for delivering humidified gases to a patient includes an inlet and an outlet and holds a tape made of hydrophilic or hygroscopic material. The tape is pre-soaked with water and can include a heating element. The heating element heats the tape and the stored water to release the stored water as vapour and thereby humidify gases passing through the inline humidifier.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for liquid transfer and performing reactions. In one aspect, a system includes a liquid transfer device having a housing having a pipette tip and a plunger assembly; and a reaction chamber, wherein the housing of the liquid transfer device is configured to sealably engage with the reaction chamber. In another aspect, a liquid transfer device including a housing having a pipette tip; and a plunger assembly disposed within the housing and the pipette tip, wherein a portion of the plunger assembly is configured to engage a fluid reservoir such that the plunger assembly remains stationary relative to the fluid reservoir and the housing moves relative to the plunger assembly.

Abstract: A method of writing voxels to a substrate using a laser writing system comprises forming a first voxel at a first position in a substrate using a first laser pulse; detecting light emitted or scattered by the substrate as a result of forming the first voxel; determining whether the detected light satisfies a predetermined constraint; and, when the detected light does not satisfy the predetermined constraint, adjusting an amplitude of a second laser pulse. Light emission or scattering from the substrate as a result of forming a voxel is related to the properties of the formed voxel. By monitoring such emission or scattering, it is made possible to compensate for variations in performance of the laser writing system. Also provided herein are a laser writing system and computer program product which implement the method.

Abstract: A system may include a turbine and a recuperative heat exchanger system. The recuperative heat exchanger system is configured to receive exhaust gases from the turbine. The recuperative heat exchanger system may include a precool section to cool the exhaust gases, a major heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases, and a minor heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases.

Abstract: A method of writing data to a transparent substrate comprises forming a first voxel by focusing a first laser pulse on a first location in a transparent substrate; and forming a second voxel by focusing a second laser pulse on a second location in the transparent substrate. The first laser pulse and the second laser pulse have different amplitudes, resulting in the first and second voxels having different strengths. Also provided are a system useful for implementing the method; an optical data storage medium obtainable by the method; and a method of reading data from the optical data storage medium.

Abstract: A method can include obtaining device data for a set of electronic devices. The device data can indicate power utilized by the set of electronic devices. The method can include obtaining a capacity of a backup power source. The method can include obtaining priority data regarding an allocation of power to the set of electronic devices. The method can include obtaining a set of environmental conditions. The method can include calculating, based at least in part on the set of environmental conditions and the device data, a projected electrical load on the backup power source. The method can include determining that one or more thresholds are exceeded. The determining can comprise identifying that the projected electrical load exceeds the capacity. The method can include modifying, in response to the determining and according to the priority data, power supplied to the set of electronic devices from the backup power source.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides an ion beam sputtering apparatus comprising an ion source configured to generate a hollow ion beam along a beam axis that is located in a hollow part of the beam; and a sputtering target having a target body that defines at least one target surface, the target body comprising sputterable particles, the target body being located relative to the ion source so that the ion beam hits the at least one target surface to sputter particles from the target body towards a surface of an object to be modified. The target body is shaped so that the particles sputtered towards a surface to be modified are generally sputtered from the sputtering target in radially extending sputter directions relative to the beam axis, the sputter directions being one of (i) directions extending towards the beam axis and (ii) directions extending away from the beam axis.

Abstract: A support for a heater component of an aerosol provision device defines an axis and is configured to engage an end of the heater component to hold the heater component substantially parallel to the axis at a predetermined distance from a coil. The support defines a channel to receive a wire of a temperature sensor, and the channel defines an opening into a space between the heater component and the coil. An aerosol provision device is also described which comprises: a heater component configured to heat aerosol generating material; a first support, wherein the first support defines an axis and is configured to engage a first end of the heater component; a second support, wherein the second support is configured to engage a second end of the heater component; and at least one coil configured to heat the heater component. The first and second supports hold the heater component substantially parallel to the axis at a predetermined distance from the at least one coil.

Abstract: A system and method that may include receiving information and analyzing the information with respect to tiered well construction activities. The system and method may also include determining at least one constraint associated with the tiered well construction activities based on the information. The system and method may additionally include generating a workflow that includes at least a series of tiered well construction activities based on the at least one constraint. The system and method may further include generating a digital well plan that is to be executed to control field equipment to perform at least one of the series of tiered well construction activities of the workflow.

Abstract: A cell washing apparatus is provided to wash a cell-containing fluid. The apparatus is arranged to exchange one or more exchangeable entities from a cell-containing first fluid, and comprises, a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit, the second fluid conduit separated from the first fluid conduit by a semi-permeable membrane disposed therebetween; the first fluid conduit having a first fluid inlet and a first fluid outlet, the first fluid conduit arranged to transport the first fluid in a first direction between the first fluid inlet and the first fluid outlet; the second fluid conduit being arranged to house a second fluid; wherein the semi-permeable membrane comprises a plurality of pores arranged to permit transport of said one or more exchangeable entities from the first fluid to the second fluid; wherein the one or more exchangeable entities comprise free haemoglobin and/or blood plasma; and wherein the first fluid is whole blood isolated from a human body, or packed red blood cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes for activating Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. In particular, the application concerns a process for the activation of a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst, the process comprising: (i) contacting the catalyst with a first gaseous composition comprising at least 80% N2 at a pressure in the range of 2 barg to 20 barg at a temperature of no more than 150° C.; (ii) contacting the catalyst with a second gaseous composition comprising at least 80% H2 to form a H2/N2 gaseous composition with a H2:N2 molar ratio in the range of 0.2:1 to 2:1, resulting in a pressure in the range of 10 barg to 30 barg; (iii) increasing the temperature to a range of 220° C. to 260° C.; (iv) maintaining the catalyst at the conditions of step (iii) for a hold period in the range of 2 hr to 96 hr.

Abstract: A tamper-evident container includes a tape (46). The tape is designed to break apart when the lid is opened for the first time. In some embodiments, a cap and lid are clear and see-through which allows a customer to see if the tape is torn apart and know whether the product has been tampered with. Some embodiments also include at least one screw thread (84) on a body neck (50) on the top of the container body (10) and on an inner wall (60) of a container cap (12). A removable gummy glue (62) or other adhesion mechanism is adhered on top of a mouth cover (66). When the container cap is unscrewed for the first time, the gummy glue is designed to indicate tampering. For example, the glue could be stretched, come apart, or separate from the mouth cover, or the underside of the cap, or distort an image that was on the gummy glue, such as a manufacturer's logo, name, trademark, or design, or leave an image from the mouth cover on the gummy glue, visually indicating that the container has been opened at least once.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus includes a body. The food processing apparatus includes a first connection interface disposed on the body and configured to selectively receive a mixing tool. The food processing apparatus includes a drive unit disposed in the body and configured to rotate the mixing tool via the first connection interface. The food processing apparatus includes a second connection interface disposed on the body and configured to selectively receive an attachment having an electrical component. The second connection interface includes an electrical interface. The food processing apparatus includes a power circuit configured to supply electrical power to the electrical component via the electrical interface.