Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of scheduling batch processing of a batch processing system based on subscriber usage patterns. The method includes steps of recording a last job commencement event for a subscriber when the batch processing system starts processing a batch process for the subscriber; recording a last usage event for the subscriber when the subscriber uses the batch processing system; in an event that a time period elapsed since the last usage event for the subscriber is less than a time period elapsed since the last job commencement event for the subscriber, placing a next batch process of the subscriber into a recently used queue; identifying the next batch process of the subscriber as the oldest batch process from the recently used queue; and start processing the identified batch process for the subscriber.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of scheduling batch processing of a batch processing system based on subscriber usage patterns. The method includes steps of recording a last job commencement event for a subscriber when the batch processing system starts processing a batch process for the subscriber; recording a last usage event for the subscriber when the subscriber uses the batch processing system; in an event that a time period elapsed since the last usage event for the subscriber is less than a time period elapsed since the last job commencement event for the subscriber, placing a next batch process of the subscriber into a recently used queue; identifying the next batch process of the subscriber as the oldest batch process from the recently used queue; and start processing the identified batch process for the subscriber.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of scheduling batch processing of a batch processing system based on subscriber usage patterns. The method includes steps of recording a last job commencement event for a subscriber when the batch processing system starts processing a batch process for the subscriber; recording a last usage event for the subscriber when the subscriber uses the batch processing system; in an event that a time period elapsed since the last usage event for the subscriber is less than a time period elapsed since the last job commencement event for the subscriber, placing a next batch process of the subscriber into a recently used queue; identifying the next batch process of the subscriber as the oldest batch process from the recently used queue; and start processing the identified batch process for the subscriber.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed to enable fluid manipulations without disturbing or removing particles or cells. By engineering assay compartment geometries to take advantage of fluid mechanical effects, the flow velocity may be diminished around particles or cells. This technology may be used to process particles or cells of various kinds that are suspended in liquids or gels, and is suitable for use in high throughput screening.

Abstract: An isolated antibody produced against a donor product of an enzymatically catalyzed group transfer reaction is disclosed. In one aspect, the antibody has the ability to preferentially recognize the donor-product guanosine diphosphate (GDP), in the presence of the donor molecule guanosine triphosphate (GTP). Immunuoassays using compositions including such antibodies and kits for performing the immunoassays are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting, quantifying and high throughput screening of donor-products and the catalytic activities generating the donor-products in group-transfer reactions. The invention further provides immunoassays, antibodies and kits that may be used to practice the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A paint manufacturing system includes a paint component storage system in fluid communication with a dispenser. A computer system is operatively coupled to the dispenser through the paint component storage system, and a computer network is in communication with the computer system. The paint component storage system flows a desired amount of at least two paint components to the dispenser in response to a paint type indication provided to the computer system through the computer network.

Abstract: A paint manufacturing system includes a paint component storage system in fluid communication with a dispenser. A computer system is operatively coupled to the dispenser through the paint component storage system. The paint component storage system flows a desired amount of at least two paint components to the dispenser in response to a paint type indication provided to the computer system. An internet may be in communication with the computer system. Alternatively, the paint manufacturing system may be configured so as to be available twenty four hours, seven days a week, dispensing paint at the time of purchase. In additional embodiments, a second computer system may be coupled to a plurality of paint manufacturing systems in order to allow large orders to be divided among multiple systems.