Abstract: A quick connector for connecting two sections together. The sections have a first end and a second end. A body member is configured to be mounted to the first section at the first end. The body member partially extends from the first end and is configured for insertion into the second end of the second section. A locking member is mounted for movement with respect to the body member between a locked and unlocked position. The locking member engages the second section when in the locked position locking the first and second sections together, the locking member disengages from the second section when in the unlocked position unlocking the first and second sections.

Abstract: A power tool guide having a tool plate adapted to receive a power tool. The plate has a power tool engagement clamp to engage a power tool and connect the power tool to said tool plate without the use of tools. The tool plate has opposed channels and a control lock. A support base has opposed guide rails, each of the guide rails has first and second ends. The tool plate has opposed channels that are removably mounted upon the support base opposed guide rails between the first and second ends. The channels allow the tool plate to slide upon opposed guide rails and to be easily removed from the rails. The control lock locks the tool plate with respect to the support base at a desired position along the opposed guide rails a spaced distance from the first and second ends. The support base has an edge extending from at least one of the guide rails adjacent one of the first and second ends.

Abstract: Stilts such as for use by a worker at a work site. Each stilt comprises a leg support, a shoe platform, a floor platform, a riser disposed between the shoe platform and the floor platform, and side supports, wherein each side support is connected to the leg support, the shoe platform, and the riser, wherein the stilt provides rigidity to the shoe platform without having to employ springs. Preferably, the riser is easily removable such that a different size riser can be used if a different level of elevation is desired, i.e., given the user's height and the height of the work to be performed. As such, the stilts are easily adjustable with regard to height. Additionally, preferably at least one or more other components of the stilts, such as the floor platform, is easily replaceable as well.

Abstract: A system and method for automated single cell capture and processing is described, where the system includes a deck supporting and positioning a set of sample processing elements; a gantry for actuating tools for interactions with the set of sample processing elements supported by the deck; and a base supporting various processing subsystems and a control subsystems in communication with the processing subsystems. The system can automatically execute workflows associated with single cell processing, including mRNA capture, cDNA synthesis, protein-associated assays, and library preparation, for next generation sequencing.

Abstract: A system and method for automated single cell capture and processing is described, where the system includes a deck supporting and positioning a set of sample processing elements; a gantry for actuating tools for interactions with the set of sample processing elements supported by the deck; and a base supporting various processing subsystems and a control subsystems in communication with the processing subsystems. The system can automatically execute workflows associated with single cell processing, including mRNA capture, cDNA synthesis, protein-associated assays, and library preparation, for next generation sequencing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a lead-acid battery, the method including: (i) extending a current collector from an end of a cell pack; and (ii) laser-welding a bus bar to the current collector.