Abstract: A fruit processing apparatus includes a chute through which fruit passes to be placed into a series of holding cups positioned around the perimeter of a first rotating indexing delivery carousel. A second rotating indexing delivery carousel is located side by side the first delivery carousel and also includes a series of cups positioned around its perimeter. Two corresponding holding cups from the rotating delivery carousels close towards each other to cooperatively form a cavity to retain the fruit therein. A small separation remains between the two cups through which passes a splitting device for splitting, with one section/half remaining within each of the two cups. An ejector for ejecting the pit from the split fruit includes at least one pick configured to strike against the pit to remove the pit from the fruit.

Abstract: A method of framing a workspace for a working tool of a robotic fluid handler comprises positioning a liquid dispenser within a workspace of the robotic fluid handler using a transport device, moving the liquid dispenser to a general location of a component of the workspace, contacting the liquid dispenser to multiple features of the component, determining a specific location for the general location based on contacting of the liquid dispenser to the multiple features, and registering the specific location to the workspace.

Abstract: A fruit processing apparatus 8 includes a chute 10 through which fruit 12 travel form a supply source and into one of a series of holding cups 14 positioned around the perimeter of a first rotating indexing delivery carousel 16. A second rotating indexing delivery carousel 18 is located side by side the first delivery carousel 16 and also includes a series of cups 14 positioned around its perimeter. Two corresponding holding cups 14 from the rotating delivery carousels 16 and 18 close towards each other to cooperatively form a cavity to retain the fruit 10 therein. A small separation remains between the two cups 14 through which passes a splitting device 20 for splitting the fruit in two sections or halves 12A, with one section/half remaining within each of the two cups 14. A pitter 24 in the form of a plunger projects forwardly through the fruit husk and against the fruit pit to eject the pit from the fruit.

Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying reagents loaded into a fluid handling system can comprise programming a protocol for preparing a sample into a controller of the fluid handling system, loading multiple reagent vessels into a carousel of the fluid handling system, imaging individual labels of the multiple reagent vessels with an imaging device to produce label images, comparing information in the label images to identification information located in a database in communication with the controller, and determining if appropriate reagents have been loaded into the carousel to perform the protocol. A fluid handling system can include a deck, a tube holder, an imaging device, a pipettor, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and a processor configured to perform the method.

Abstract: A pipe for extracting gases from a landfill well comprises a series longitudinal windings of fiber reinforced resin windings wound for providing longitudinal strength. The longitudinal windings are wound in directions opposite to and intersecting with each other, forming a interlocking network of windings and openings. A number of reinforcing ribs extend circumferentially around the surface of the right and left hand windings at equidistant positions along the surface and at each end of the pipe for providing radial stiffness. The reinforcing rib at each end of the pipe comprises a groove extending circumferentially around the outside surface of the rib for facilitating interconnection with adjacent pipes. A helical winding is wound around the surface of longitudinal windings between adjacent reinforcing ribs for providing longitudinal strength and radial stiffness to the pipe. The pipe comprises a plurality of perforations in its surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for densifying a flexible bulk container with dry or semi-moist flowable material broadly includes a method and apparatus whereby the container and its contents are relatively gradually lifted and then relatively rapidly dropped onto a stop member such as an impact anvil, serving to densify the material contents of the container, or by alternatively compressing the contents thereof for maximum concentration of the container's contents. The apparatus broadly includes a frame which is positioned on top of a load cell or other weighing apparatus, a container supporting member such as a deck, and an impact member such as a post which serves to isolate the load cell from the impact of the container on the impact member. The filling apparatus is constructed whereby the contents of the container may be weighed during densification thereof so that the container may be rapidly and accurately filled without the need to remove it for weighing or to interrupt the densification process.

Abstract: An apparatus including a triangular framework, with a hook mounted at each lower apex of the framework for mounting an animal to be suspended for subsequent cleaning, skinning, and the like. A mounting spike is directed through an upper apex of the framework, with a spacer mounted on the spike to position the framework in a spaced relationship relative to a support post. Additionally, the organization includes a removable tool member mounted about the spike permitting ease of removal of the organization subsequent to use.

Abstract: A filter apparatus for use in filtering dust and the like from a pressurized air stream flowing through a manhole of a hopper trailer in a particulate transfer system includes a filter sheet having a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the manhole and a plurality of filters mounted thereon. A retainer flange is installed in the manhole for supporting the filter sheet and a filter hold down is provided for holding the filter assembly in the manhole and for pressing the filter sheet into contact with the retainer flange. The filter hold down clamp contacts the filter sheet along the central longitudinal axis of the passage in order to provide one-point hold down of the sheet.

Abstract: A new antibiotic of the rifamycin class, A39079 factor S-1, which has the structure ##STR1## is an effective broad-spectrum antibiotic and increases feed-utilization efficiency in animals.

Abstract: Antibiotic A53868 factor A, which is N.sup.2 -glycyl-N-(2-methylene-2-phosphonoethyl)leucinamide, and the formula: ##STR1## and the salts thereof, which are useful as antibiotics or as intermediates to antibiotics; methods of preparing A53868 factor A by fermentation of Streptomyces luridus; and the microorganism S. luridus NRRL 15101.

Abstract: Antibiotic A53868 factor A, which is N.sup.2 -glycyl-N-(2-methylene-2-phosphonoethyl)leucinamide, and the formula: ##STR1## and the salts thereof, which are useful as antibiotics or as intermediates to antibiotics; methods of preparing A53868 factor A by fermentation of Streptomyces luridus; and the microorganism S. luridus NRRL 15101.

Abstract: The hopper body is elongated and is provided with a normally lowermost discharge outlet lying along the longitudinal axis of the body as viewed from the top thereof. The interior of the body forms a slide surface for the dry bulk products contained therein, and such surface is outwardly arcuate throughout substantially the total expanse thereof for structural rigidity and unobstructed longitudinal flow. Along the center line or longitudinal axis of the body, the surface presents a pair of opposite end strips converging downwardly toward said outlet and parallel to such axis as viewed from the top thereof. Such strips are so disposed with respect to a horizontal plane that the resultant product fall line of any point within each strip is less than 45.degree. but greater than 25.degree..

Abstract: A pneumatic vibratory bin discharge cone for dry bulk material bins is provided with an annular raised ridge on the inner surface of the frustoconical discharge duct for improved intermittent sealing engagement of the vibrating member with the duct, whereby to create desired vibratory action of the member and to assure positive initiation of material flow from the bin. The raised ridge cooperates with the vibrating member to automatically intensify the amplitude of the latter when resistance to material flow from the bin is encountered such that bin-directed shock waves are created tending to break up flow-resisting conglomerates and bridges in the material. In one embodiment, a novel pneumatic system is disclosed, such system allowing adjustment of air flow to the flexible member whereby the latter may be vibrated without aerating the material.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-38533 complex, comprising microbiologically active, related factors A.sub.1, A.sub.2, B and C, is produced by submerged, aerobic fermentation of a new Streptomyces sp., NRRL 11298. The A-38533 antibiotics are closely related antibiotics. The individual A-38533 factors are separated by chromatography. The A-38533 factors are antibacterial agents which have a unique activity against Pseudomonas species.