Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present teachings there is provided a partially-assembled carton for the sealed containment of food, the partially-assembled carton comprising a base panel and a rear panel, wherein the base panel and the rear panel are substantially rectangular; and a first side panel extending between the base panel and the rear panel and a second side panel extending between the base panel and the rear panel, wherein the first and second side panels are substantially triangular. At least one of the base panel, the rear panel, the first side panel and the second side panel comprises a first portion hingedly connected to another one of the base panel, the rear panel, the first side panel and the second side panel, and a second portion hingedly connected to a further one of the base panel, the rear panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. The first portion and the second portion are joined to one another at a first seam. The first seam is adhesively secured.

Abstract: A system that provides the ability to integrate both diagnostic tissue detection and therapeutic tissue treatment functionality in an implantable medical device (IMD), such as a graft or stent. The system comprises: an IMD having a pair of electrodes configured to contact biological tissue at an implant location; an impedance sensor configured to detect data indicative of a complex impedance of the biological tissue at the electrodes for a plurality of frequencies; and an analysis device configured to determine one or more cell types in the biological tissue using information indicative of variation in phase and magnitude of the complex impedance across the plurality of frequencies. The system may include a signal generator for applying a treatment signal to the same electrodes.

Abstract: A fractionation system comprising means for forming a three dimensional optical lattice that is operable to separate particles that have different physical characteristics. Preferably, the wells of the optical lattice are interlinked. For example, the wells may be linked in such a manner as to provide deflection greater than or equal to 15 degrees.

Abstract: An extraction system comprises a canopy for receiving fumes. An aperture is defined in the top of the canopy, and dusting extends from the canopy, in communication with the fumes at the aperture, to an in-line extractor fan. Further ducting extends from the in-line extractor fan to an external extractor fan. A path for the extraction of fumes by the system is defined by the inner surfaces of the canopy, the ductings and the casings of the extractor fans. The inner surfaces of each of these components are coated with a non-stick, heat resistant material such as polytetrafluoroethene (PTFE).