Abstract: A handheld wash tool for bathing an animal includes a housing adapted to receive a water source to permit water to flow from the source into an interior volume of the housing. The tool includes an animal engaging section secured to the housing and in communication with the interior volume of the housing. The animal engaging section has bristles. A cartridge is removably held by the housing. The cartridge holds one or more solutions for applying to the animal. The cartridge is held within the housing such that the one or more solutions is in communication with the animal engaging section.

Abstract: A fluid processing apparatus includes a first fluid processing unit and a second fluid processing unit. A fluid unit is fluidically coupled to the first fluid processing unit and includes a first buffering unit configured for buffering fluid, and/or a mask flow source configured for providing a mask fluid or a flow thereof. A first coupling point is fluidically coupled between the first fluid processing unit and the fluid unit. A modulation unit is configured, selectively, for withdrawing fluid from the first coupling point, or for transferring withdrawn fluid into the second fluid processing unit. The apparatus may be utilized for chromatography.

Abstract: A pet nail clipper includes a cutter with a first blade having a first v-shaped cutting edge; and a second blade, opposed to the first blade, having a second v-shaped cutting edge. The first v-shaped cutting edge and second v-shaped cutting edge are positioned relative to each other to form a hole to receive a nail. A first arm is secured to the first blade, and a second arm is secured to the second blade. The clipper can include lighting, a transparent back stop, and an on-board medicinal agent.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic sandwiched between a second section and third section of brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand.

Abstract: A sample separation apparatus includes a first-dimension separation unit for separating the fluidic sample, having a first-dimension outlet for outputting the fluidic sample or fractions thereof, and a second-dimension separation unit for further separating the fluidic sample or fractions thereof. The second-dimension separation unit has a second-dimension inlet fluidically coupled to the first-dimension outlet. A modulation unit, coupled between the first-dimension outlet and the second-dimension inlet at a first coupling point, is configured for withdrawing fluid from the first coupling point and for ejecting fluid into the first coupling point. A second-dimension fluid drive is coupled to a second coupling point located between the first-dimension outlet and the second-dimension inlet and downstream from the first coupling point.

Abstract: A multidimensional sample separation apparatus includes a first separation dimension for separating a fluidic sample, a second separation dimension for further separating the fluidic sample, a switching mechanism, and a control unit. The first separation dimension includes a first fluid drive unit and a first sample separation unit. The second separation dimension includes a second fluid drive unit for driving the separated fluidic sample, and second and third sample separation units each configured for further separating the separated fluidic sample. The switching mechanism is configured for selectively switching an outlet of the first separation dimension in fluid communication with a selected one of the second sample separation unit and/or the third sample separation unit. The control unit is configured for controlling a pressure at inlets of the second sample separation unit and the third sample separation unit to be substantially the same at least at the time of the switching.

Abstract: A sample separation device for separating a fluidic sample includes a fluid drive for driving a mobile phase and the fluidic sample when injected in the mobile phase, a sample separation unit for separating the fluidic sample in the mobile phase, and a control unit configured for bracketing the fluidic sample between two mobile phase portions of the mobile phase. At least one of the mobile phase portions is arranged directly next to the fluidic sample and has a higher solvent strength compared to a solvent of the fluidic sample.

Abstract: A fluid processing apparatus includes a first fluid processing unit and a second fluid processing unit. A fluid unit is fluidically coupled to the first fluid processing unit and includes a first buffering unit configured for buffering fluid, and/or a mask flow source configured for providing a mask fluid or a flow thereof. A first coupling point is fluidically coupled between the first fluid processing unit and the fluid unit. A modulation unit is configured, selectively, for withdrawing fluid from the first coupling point, or for transferring withdrawn fluid into the second fluid processing unit. The apparatus may be utilized for chromatography.

Abstract: A sample separation apparatus includes a first-dimension separation unit for separating the fluidic sample, having a first-dimension outlet for outputting the fluidic sample or fractions thereof, and a second-dimension separation unit for further separating the fluidic sample or fractions thereof. The second-dimension separation unit has a second-dimension inlet fluidically coupled to the first-dimension outlet. A modulation unit, coupled between the first-dimension outlet and the second-dimension inlet at a first coupling point, is configured for withdrawing fluid from the first coupling point and for ejecting fluid into the first coupling point. A second-dimension fluid drive is coupled to a second coupling point located between the first-dimension outlet and the second-dimension inlet and downstream from the first coupling point.

Abstract: A multidimensional sample separation apparatus includes a first separation dimension for separating a fluidic sample, a second separation dimension for further separating the fluidic sample, a switching mechanism, and a control unit. The first separation dimension includes a first fluid drive unit and a first sample separation unit. The second separation dimension includes a second fluid drive unit for driving the separated fluidic sample, and second and third sample separation units each configured for further separating the separated fluidic sample. The switching mechanism is configured for selectively switching an outlet of the first separation dimension in fluid communication with a selected one of the second sample separation unit and/or the third sample separation unit. The control unit is configured for controlling a pressure at inlets of the second sample separation unit and the third sample separation unit to be substantially the same at least at the time of the switching.

Abstract: A control device for controlling at least part of a sample separation apparatus for separating a fluidic sample, the sample separation apparatus including at least two fluid accommodation volumes having different flow through properties and each being configured for temporarily accommodating fluidic sample, wherein the control device is configured for controlling operation of at least part of the sample separation apparatus for at least partially compensating sample separation artifacts resulting from the different flow through properties of the fluid accommodation volumes.

Abstract: A control device for controlling at least part of a sample separation apparatus for separating a fluidic sample, the sample separation apparatus including at least two fluid accommodation volumes having different flow through properties and each being configured for temporarily accommodating fluidic sample, wherein the control device is configured for controlling operation of at least part of the sample separation apparatus for at least partially compensating sample separation artifacts resulting from the different flow through properties of the fluid accommodation volumes.

Abstract: A valve is mounted in a first bore in a first separable section of a transmission to block or allow fluid flow through the first bore to a second bore in a second transmission section depending on whether the first and second sections are joined together or separated. A movable portion of the valve is responsive to an actuator during relative movement of the transmission sections to shift between fluid flow open and fluid flow closed positions. The valve can include a valve housing fixed in the first bore and a carrying plunger biased to the fluid blocking position and responsive to the actuator for movement to the fluid flow open position. The valve forms a fluid flow path between the first and second bores across the gap between the facing surfaces of the joined transmission sections.

Abstract: Tough, durable nonwoven composite fabric panel product and two precursors thereof.

Abstract: A secondary stage sample separation device for separating at least a portion of a fluidic sample includes a fluidic interface configured for forming a fluidic coupling between a primary stage sample separation device and the secondary separation device, so that the fluidic sample separated by the primary stage sample separation device is fluidically suppliable to the secondary stage sample separation device via the fluidic interface for further separation, and a pressure reduction mechanism configured for reducing pressure at the fluidic interface at least in the event of an overpressure or of an excessive pressure increase.

Abstract: In a separating wall, which separates a vacuum region from a region under atmospheric pressure, pins are provided as a current lead-through. The pins are cast in, for example, glass. A plug-in contact is arranged on a separate carrier plate in order to prevent force or stresses, which can occur in particular because of tolerances, from being introduced into the glass. The carrier plate is connected to the control device by a flexible cable.

Abstract: A rotor device for a vacuum pump comprises a rotor shaft and at least one rotor element on the rotor shaft. The rotor element contains aluminum, titanium and/or CFRP, while the rotor shaft contains a chromium-nickel steel. This makes it in particular possible to join the at least one rotor element to the rotor shaft at room temperature using a pressing process.

Abstract: A valve is mounted in a first bore in a first separable section of a transmission to block or allow fluid flow through the first bore to a second bore in a second transmission section depending on whether the first and second sections are joined together or separated. A movable portion of the valve is responsive to an actuator during relative movement of the transmission sections to shift between fluid flow open and fluid flow closed positions. The valve can include a valve housing fixed in the first bore and a carrying plunger biased to the fluid blocking position and responsive to the actuator for movement to the fluid flow open position. The valve forms a fluid flow path between the first and second bores across the gap between the facing surfaces of the joined transmission sections.

Abstract: A series of gear train housings has different sizes. Each size includes a series of different housing types, which are suitable for at least two different gear train types of the following types: spur-gear gear trains, bevel-gear gear trains, flat gear trains, and worm gear trains. Each gear train housing has a housing opening on the drive side, which housing opening is surrounded by a drive flange for connecting a motor, an adapter plate, or an additional gear train. In at least two different sizes, the axes of bearing points designed to accommodate shaft bearings for toothed parts, said axes extending perpendicularly to the plane of the drive flange, lie inside a minimum inside diameter of the drive flange as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the drive flange for at least two different types of each of said sizes.

Abstract: Tough, durable nonwoven composite fabric panel product and two precursors thereof.