Abstract: Briefly, the disclosure relates to films, such as polyurethane films, which may be utilized to coat a windshield of an aircraft, such as a rotary-wing or a fixed-wing aircraft. In particular implementations, prior to application of a polyurethane film to an aircraft windshield, the polyurethane film may be exposed to an elevated temperature for an appropriate duration, which may operate to decrease stresses internal to the polyurethane film as well as to soften the polyurethane film. A slip solution may be applied to the aircraft windshield, so as to permit sliding of the polyurethane film relative to the windshield. After application of the slip solution, a tack solution may be applied, which may operate to remove the slip solution, thereby permitting the polyurethane film to be affixed to the windshield.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a rotary blade movement system including a retaining member configured to receive a rotor blade, a graspable arm, and a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the retaining member to the graspable arm. The rotor blade movement system is configured to enable a user to adjust the position of the rotor blade by moving the graspable arm. The coupling mechanism can be a ball and socket joint. In one aspect, there is a method of rotating a rotor blade using a rotary blade movement system.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a rotary blade movement system including a retaining member configured to receive a rotor blade, a graspable arm, and a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the retaining member to the graspable arm. The rotor blade movement system is configured to enable a user to adjust the position of the rotor blade by moving the graspable arm. The coupling mechanism can be a ball and socket joint. In one aspect, there is a method of rotating a rotor blade using a rotary blade movement system.

Abstract: A method for detecting a target analyte in a sample having the steps of: binding the target analyte to a solid substrate; binding a reporter to the bound target to form a label enzyme; contacting a chemiluminescent reagent with the label enzyme to produce a fluorescent precipitate; and detecting fluorescence from the fluorescent precipitate.

Abstract: A method of cross-linking a polynucleotide to a target compound. The method comprises (1) providing a polynucleotide and a target compound, and (2) contacting the polynucleotide and the target compound with a photoreactive cross-linking agent under conditions that allow cross-linking of the polynucleotide to the target compound. Also disclosed is a kit comprising a polynucleotide and a photoreactive cross-linking agent for cross-linking the polynucleotide to a target compound.

Abstract: Detection devices for multianalyte detection on a solid substrate, methods for the preparation of the devices and their use in analytical and diagnostic procedures are described. The detection devices include a solid substrate fabricated with an array of detection spots, the detection spots having an analyte sensor bound to the substrate by a universal binding ligand. The universal binding ligand is capable of binding multiple analyte sensors to create a multifunctional array. A process for producing the detection devices and assay methods employing microprinting technology are also described.

Abstract: An assay article for detection biopolymers contained in a sample is described. The assay article includes a substrate and a biopolymer directly adsorbed on the surface of the substrate. A plurality of biopolymers may be adsorbed on the surface of the substrate to form an array. Also disclosed is a method of making the assay article. In the preferred method, an aminated polypropylene substrate is used. A biopolymer is contacted with the aminated substrate under a condition sufficient for direct adsorption of the biopolymer on the surface of the substrate. A method of detecting a target biopolymer contained in a sample is also disclosed. In this method, a substrate is contacted with either a probe or target biopolymer under a condition sufficient for a direct adsorption of either the probe or target biopolymer on the substrate to form a probe assay article or a target assay article.

Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.

Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are surface activated, organic polymers useful for biopolymer synthesis. Most preferably, aminated polypropylene is used for the synthesis of oligonucleotides thereto, and these devices are most preferably utilized for genetic analysis of patient samples.