Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved sterilizing device (1) for sterilizing of a fluid by UV-radiation. The sterilizing device (1) has a modular setup with at least one flange (2, 3), an inner and an outer tube (4, 5) and comprises at least one UV-lamp (16) for emitting UV-radiation. A lamp tag (32) attached to or incorporated in the at least one UV-lamp (16) comprises information regarding the UV-lamp (16). The lamp tag (32) is interconnected with a lamp sensor unit (18) and/or a control unit (19) and may comprise sensors to control the sterilizing process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for decellularising allogenic and xenogenic foreign material for the subsequent production of bioprostheses, coated with endogenous body cells, whereby the foreign material is firstly treated in a solution of bile acid and then alcohol, each with an intermediate or subsequent rinsing step, in combination with a mechanical action on the tissue and the cells by the force generated from a flowing treatment medium, at least in the final rinsing step. After said treatment the tissue is completely rid of foreign cell material and viruses and represents an excellent starting material for the coating with cells of the bioprosthesis recipient.

Abstract: A sensing device able to do concurrent real time detection of different kinds of chemical, biomolecule agents, or biological cells and their respective concentrations using optical principles. The sensing system can be produced at a low cost (below $1.00) and in a small size (˜1 cm3). The novel sensing system may be of great value to many industries, for example, medical, forensics, and military. The fundamental principles of this novel invention may be implemented in many variations and combinations of techniques.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vapor-sensing device, including placing an aqueous dispersion of colloidal spheres on a substrate, drying the aqueous dispersion of colloidal spheres to obtain a colloidal crystal, filling the voids among the colloidal crystal with a vapor-expandable matrix composition, curing the vapor-expandable matrix composition, and peeling away any excess vapor-expandable matrix material from the surface of the film, so that the colloidal crystal is exposed.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed pipette tip that can be securely mounted to a barrel of a pipetter yet is designed to substantially reduce the axial force necessary to install and eject the pipette tip from the pipetter. An improved pipette tip that includes the addition of a second elastomeric material and cooperative means for insuring uniform interference and depth of penetration of the pipetter barrel as successive barrels are inserted and ejected. Also disclosed is an improved multiple-tip configuration with similar features as the ergonomic pipette tip that can be mounted to multiple barrels of a multi-pipetter as one tip instead of 8 or 12 individual tips. The secondary elastomeric material allows for better sealing and eliminates alignment issues, high installation and ejection requirements while reducing the hand and thumb forces that due to repeated use will sometimes result in repetitive stress injury.

Abstract: A cuvette holder for holding a plurality of reaction cuvettes. The cuvette holder comprising a body (42) made by injection molding of a plastic material, said body extending along a circular segment and defining an array of chambers (43) arranged along a circular segment, each of said chambers (43) being adapted for receiving, retaining and loosely holding the upper end portion (34) of a reaction cuvette (31).

Abstract: Provided are an agitation apparatus, a vessel, and an analysis apparatus including the agitation apparatus that have excellent energy transmission efficiency, and simplified structure allowing downsizing, and are easy to perform maintenance. An agitation apparatus (20), a vessel (5), and an analysis apparatus (1) including the agitation apparatus agitate a liquid retained in the vessel (5) using sound waves. The agitation apparatus (20) includes a power transmitter (21) that transmits power, an electric terminal (24c) that receives the power transmitted from the power transmitter and changes a relative arrangement with respect to the power transmitter when an arrangement of at least one of the power transmitter and the electric terminal (24c) changes, and a sound wave generator (24b) that generates sound waves by converting the power received by the electric terminal (24c) to agitate the liquid.

Abstract: An analyzer comprising: an assembly holder for holding a reagent-containing assembly comprising an opening and a lid member for opening and closing the opening; an opening-closing section for opening and closing the opening by linearly moving the lid member in a reciprocating manner to substantially horizontal directions; a reagent suctioning section for suctioning reagent by inserting a pipette into the reagent-containing assembly through the opening; and an analyzing section for analyzing an analyzing specimen comprising a sample and the reagent is disclosed. A reagent-containing assembly and reagent suctioning method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for and method of measuring bio-chips, which can implement an illumination method of a novel type that illuminates a bio sample (which may be also referred to as a “bio specimen”) through a side face of a substrate using a diffusion plate to form an evanescent field by the illumination light over the entire surface of a substrate so as to uniformly secure brightness of the illuminated light over a wide area of a substrate, thereby more efficiently measuring fluorescence information of a bio-chip over a wide field of view.

Abstract: A method for automatically determining whether a reagent container is new and unused or whether the reagent container has been previously used whenever reagent containers are initially placed onto an analyzer. Unused containers have a weakened member that can be deformed by a moveable sensor probe when containers are placed onto the analyzer.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a pipette tip mounting shaft configuration and a disposable pipette tip having a matching configuration. The mounting shaft includes a locking section located above a lower sealing section. The locking section has outwardly extending locking lobes located above a stop member and a lower sealing section located below the stop member. When the mounting shaft is fully inserted into the collar of the mating disposable pipette tip, the tip locks onto the mounting shaft. The bore of the pipette tip includes a circumferential shelf or shoulder separating its upper collar from the tip sealing area which is located below the circumferential shelf. The tip collar preferably includes a locking ring located at or near the upper opening for the mounting shaft.

Abstract: A vessel for collecting biological particulate matter suspended in fluid includes a body having first and second ends and a fluid passageway there between. A filter member is disposed at one of the first and second ends of the body, the filter member having a porosity that permits passage of fluid but retains at least a portion of the biological particular matter. The exterior surface of the body portion includes at least one agitation member. The agitation member may be formed, for instance, as a blade, fin, projection, helical ring, or other protuberance.

Abstract: The current invention relates to an improved microplate. The microplate is characterized by modified quadrilateral edges, which bring less artificially induced inaccuracies in peripheral wells, especially in corner wells. Preferably, the microplate possesses a bottom that is elongated to cover the non-experimental slots. The microplate might further comprise sham wells.

Abstract: The invention relates to the dough and pancake industry, and all new industries wherein a product undergoes nixtamilization. The invention more particularly relates to a rotary reactor for nixtamalization, having a better capacity for homogenization of the reagents in both the process and product. The advantages of reactors included in the invention when compared to prior art is that they enable a higher degree of homogenization of the trinomial water, lime and product to be nixtamalized and make it possible to control the homogenization operation of the trinomial without damaging the soft grains and to achieve homogenization of the temperature throughout the entire mass of the product.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for purifying toxic gases from production processes by thermal conversion in a reactor chamber and subsequent treatment of reaction products with a sorption agent in a washing device in order to bind water-soluble reaction products and to elute solid reaction products. The reactor chamber has an external wall and an internal wall, the internal wall tapering at its base in the form of a funnel at a predetermined angle. A unit for thermal treatment of toxic gases is located on the reactor chamber, sealing the top of the chamber. An inner face of the internal wall of the reactor chamber comprises a film of water flowing downwards in a uniform manner. The exterior of the internal wall is surrounded by a cloak of water. A waste gas outlet and a connection for a water circuit are located at the lower end of the tapering internal wall.

Abstract: A multiple bio-reactor device comprising a plurality of reactor segments, wherein a reaction vessel and at least one supply vessel can be secured to each reactor segment in a medium-tight suspended manner. A plurality of processing stations is provided in order to carry out predetermined processing steps with respect to the reaction vessel and/or supply vessels of each reactor segment, wherein an actuator is provided, in order to bring each reactor segment to a respective processing station or vice-versa. A respective reactor segment comprises a sterilizable domain that encompasses at least the reaction vessel and part of the reaction segment located thereabove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: An oxidation apparatus for a semiconductor process includes a gas supply system configured to supply an oxidizing gas and a deoxidizing gas to the process field of a process container through a gas supply port disposed adjacent to target substrates on one side of the process field. The gas supply port includes a plurality of gas spouting holes arrayed over a length corresponding to the process field in a vertical direction. A heater is disposed around the process container and configured to heat the process field. A control section is preset to perform control such that the oxidizing gas and the deoxidizing gas are caused to react with each other, thereby generating oxygen radicals and hydroxyl group radicals within the process field, and an oxidation process is performed on the surfaces of the target substrate by use of the oxygen radicals and the hydroxyl group radicals.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for heating and sensing the temperature of a chemical reaction chamber without direct physical contact between a heating device and the reaction chamber, or between a temperature sensor and the reaction chamber. A plurality of chemical reaction chambers can simultaneously or sequentially be heated independently and monitored separately.

Abstract: A device for disinfecting a portion of an implement such as a needleless hub or injection port. The device includes a body shaped to engage the implement with the portion to be disinfected exposed. A disinfectant area is located on the body so as to permit pivotal displacement of the area relative to the body such that in a first orientation the portion to be disinfected is exposed and in a second orientation the portion to be disinfected is covered and the disinfectant area engages the portion to be disinfected.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for facilitating contact between a liquid and a fluid. Such systems and methods may allow efficient removal of components from the liquid without using undesirable reducing agents. In this regard, the disclosed embodiments provide for the purification of a liquid by passing the liquid and a fluid through a porous medium. The porous medium facilitates mixing of the liquid and the fluid. A partial pressure differential of the component between the liquid and the fluid facilitates the transfer of the component from the liquid to the fluid in the mixed liquid and fluid. One embodiment of the invention relates to a method of purifying a liquid. The method includes passing a liquid, such as a fuel, and a fluid, such as a non-reactive gas, through a porous medium, the liquid containing a component, such as oxygen gas, therein. The passing causes mixing of the liquid and the fluid and transfer of at least some of the component from the liquid to the fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are NOx reduction catalysts, particulate filters, exhaust treatment systems, and methods of treating a gas stream. In one embodiment, a NOx reduction catalyst comprises Cea—Zrb—Rc-Ad-Me-Ox. “R” is W and/or Mn. If “R” is W, “A” is selected from the group consisting of Mo, Ta, Nb, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing “A”, and if “R” is Mn, A is selected from the group consisting of W, Mo, Ta, Nb, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing “A”. “M” is a trivalent rare earth ion. a+b+c+d+e=1. “a” is about 0.1 to about 0.6; “b” is about 0.25 to about 0.7; “c” is about 0.02 to about 0.5; and if “R” is Mn, “d” is about 0.04 to about 0.2, and if “R” is W, “d” is less than or equal to about 0.2; while “e” is less than or equal to about 0.15. The NOx reduction catalyst is capable of reducing NOx.

Abstract: A process for reduction of oxides of nitrogen contained in a gas stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a boron-containing molecular sieve, the boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof; and wherein the mole-ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125. A method for reduction of oxides of nitrogen, comprising a) selecting the boron-containing molecular sieve; and b) contacting a gas stream with the molecular sieve. A method for reduction of oxides, comprising: a) selecting the boron-containing molecular sieve containing a metal or metal ions capable of catalyzing the reduction of the oxides of nitrogen; and b) contacting an exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine with the molecular sieve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a porous substance, which is lightweight, and has a highly developed pore structure and an excellent gas absorbability, by dehydrogenating a compound having two or more amine-borane adduct structures per molecule.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of rare earth containing phosphates of the LaPO4:Ce, Tb type.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention relates to a magnetic garnet single crystal prepared by the liquid phase epitaxial (LPE) process and an optical element using the same as well as a method of producing the single crystal, for the purpose of providing a magnetic garnet single crystal at a reduced Pb content and an optical element using the same, as well as a method of producing the single crystal. [Means for Resolution] The magnetic garnet single crystal is grown by the liquid phase epitaxial process and is represented by the chemical formula BixNayPbzM13-x-y-zFe5-wM2wO12 (M1 is at least one element selected from Y, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu; and M2 is at least one element selected from Ga, Al, In, Ti, Ge, Si and Pt, provided that 0.5<x?2.0, 0<y?0.8, 0?z<0.01, 0.19?3?x?y?z<2.5, and 0?w?1.6).

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas, which can provide an excellent catalyst activity at lower temperatures for particulates and high boiling point hydrocarbons in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, is provided. The oxidation catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas is composed of a composite metal oxide represented by the general formuala: Y1-xAgxMnO3, wherein 0.01?x?0.15. The composite metal oxide is represented by the general formula: Y1-xAgxMn1-yAyO3, wherein A is one metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Nb, Ta and Ru, and 0.005?y?0.2.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing an electroconductive mayenite type compound with good properties readily and stably at low cost without need for expensive facilities, a reaction at high temperature and for a long period of time, or complicated control of reaction. A method for preparing an electroconductive mayenite type compound comprises a step of subjecting a precursor to heat treatment, wherein the precursor contains Ca and/or Sr, and Al, a molar ratio of (a total of CaO and SrO:Al2O3) is from (12.6:6.4) to (11.7:7.3) as calculated as oxides, a total content of CaO, SrO and Al2O3 in the precursor is at least 50 mol %, and the precursor is a vitreous or crystalline material; and the method comprises a step of mixing the precursor with a reducing agent and performing the heat treatment of holding the mixture at 600-1,415° C. in an inert gas or vacuum atmosphere with an oxygen partial pressure of at most 10 Pa.

Abstract: Fuel cell fuel supplies having single and multiple compartments for storing and containing fuel cell fuel precursor reagents. These fuel supplies allow storage and packaging of precursors for in situ production and use of fuel cell fuel. A method for making fuel cell fuel and a fuel cell system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides ceramic films and ceramic membranes of high stability, high permeability, and large surface area, the films and membranes comprising mullite having whisker (i.e. needle-like) crystal morphology. The invention also discloses environmentally friendly methods of producing such films and membranes. The applications include, for example, membrane ultra-filtration of gas or liquid fluids, biological assays, cell culture surfaces and catalytic coatings on automotive honeycomb substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, for preparing silanes of the general formula HnSiCl4-n where n=1, 2, 3 and/or 4 by dismutation of at least one relatively highly chlorinated silane in the presence of a catalyst, which is based on at least one distillation column (1) having a column bottom (1.1) and a column top (1.2), at least one side reactor (2) with catalyst bed (3), at least one feed inlet (1.3), a product offtake (1.4) and at least one further product offtake (1.5 or 1.8), where the distillation column (1) is provided with at least one chimney tray (4) and at least one side reactor (2) is connected to the distillation column (1) via at least three pipes (5, 6, 7) in such a way that the connection point of the line (5) to the distillation column (1) for the discharge of the condensate from the chimney tray (4, 4.1) is at a higher level than the upper edge of the catalyst bed (3, 3.1 or 3.2), the line (6) for the discharge of the liquid phase from the side reactor (2) opens (6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a composite material based on ?-SiC, said method comprising the following steps: (a) a precursor mixture is prepared, said mixture comprising at least one ?-SiC precursor with at least one, preferably thermosetting, carbonated resin, (b) the precursor mixture is fabricated, especially in the form of granulated material, plates, tubes or bricks, in order to form an intermediate part; (c) the resin is polymerised; (d) said intermediate parts are introduced into a receptacle; (e) said receptacle is closed by a closing means in such a way that an over-pressure can escape; and (f) the intermediate parts are thermally treated at a temperature of between 1100 and 1500° C. in order to eliminate the organic constituents of the resin and to form ?-SiC in the final part.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for production and use of carbon-isotope monoxide in labeling synthesis are provided. The resultant carbon-isotope labeled reagents are useful as radiopharmaceuticals, especially for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Abstract: An aggregate of carbon-based fine structures in which a plurality of carbon-based fine structures are collected, wherein respective carbon-based fine structures are oriented in the same direction. The above aggregate of carbon-based fine structures is an aggregate of a plurality of carbon-based fine structures in a state they are pulled by one another with strong interaction, and has such a length that allows the improvement of the handleability and workability thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a carbon nanotube array on a substrate is disclosed. One embodiment of the method comprises depositing a composite catalyst layer on the substrate, oxidizing the composite catalyst layer, reducing the oxidized composite catalyst layer, and growing the array on the composite catalyst layer. The composite catalyst layer may comprise a group VIII element and a non-catalytic element deposited onto the substrate from an alloy. In another embodiment, the composite catalyst layer comprises alternating layers of iron and a lanthanide, preferably gadolinium or lanthanum. The composite catalyst layer may be reused to grow multiple carbon nanotube arrays without additional processing of the substrate. The method may comprise bulk synthesis by forming carbon nanotubes on a plurality of particulate substrates having a composite catalyst layer comprising the group VIII element and the non-catalytic element. In another embodiment, the composite catalyst layer is deposited on both sides of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbon black for a functional rubber component which can provide rubber with an excellent set resistance and a high UHF vulcanization performance by high frequency induction heating. The carbon black has a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of 15 to 30 m2/g and a DBP absorption of 100 to 135 cm3/100 g, and satisfies the relationship of the following formulas (1) and (2). 460?10.5×N2SA?Dst ??(1) 2900?H ??(2) wherein N2SA denotes the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (m2/g), Dst denotes the modal diameter (nm) of a Stokes diameter distribution of carbon black aggregates, and H denotes the hydrogen content (?g/g) per 1 g of carbon black.

Abstract: A metal oxide composite particle is produced by hydrolyzing and condensing a hydrolysable metal compound in a solvent and in the presence of an inorganic particle and/or an organic particle to form a metal oxide sol, and subjecting the obtained sol to drying, heating and crushing processes.

Abstract: The invention provides surface-treated metal oxide particles. The surface-treated metal oxide particles have specific ratios of (1) the integrated area of the resonance signals with chemical shifts in the range from ?4 ppm to ?33 ppm to the integrated area of the resonance signals with chemical shifts in the range from ?33 ppm to ?76 ppm and (2) the integrated area of the resonance signals with chemical shifts in the range from ?76 ppm to ?130 ppm to the integrated area of the resonance signals with chemical shifts in the range from ?33 ppm to ?76 ppm in the CP/MAS29Si NMR spectrum. The invention further provides a toner composition for electrophotographic image formation comprising toner particles and surface-treated metal oxide particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanoparticle comprising self-assembled crosslinked, amphiphilic block copolymers and at least one immobilized dye, wherein the self-assembled, crosslinked, amphiphilic block copolymers comprise a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block, wherein the self-assembled, crosslinked, amphiphilic block copolymers are self-assembled to form a core of the nanoparticle comprising a hydrophobic block, wherein the hydrophobic block is derived from at least one pendant multifunctional crosslinked alkoxy silane or amino silane moiety, and an exterior of the nanoparticle comprising a hydrophilic block, and wherein the immobilized dye is immobilized in the core.

Abstract: Death Receptor 4 (DR4) antibodies are provided. The DR4 antibodies may be included in pharmaceutical compositions, articles of manufacture, or kits. Methods of treatment and diagnosis using the DR4 antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugates of formula (III) or (IIIa), or a salt thereof, their use as radiopharmaceuticals, processes for their preparation, and synthetic intermediates used in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel modified fatty acid analogs, where a positron or gamma-emitting label is placed at a position on a fatty acid backbone and an organic substituent is substituted at the 2,3; 3,4; 4,5; 5,6 and other sequence positions of a fatty acid backbone. These novel fatty acid analogs are designed to enter the tissues of interest by the same long chain fatty acid carrier mechanism as natural fatty acids, however, functional substituents in the 2,3; 3,4; 4,5; 5,6 and other sequence positions, block the catabolic pathway, thus trapping these analogs in a virtually unmodified form in the tissues of interest.

Abstract: The method for qualitative and quantitative detecting of the extend of use and the correct process flow of the mam- malian aerobic glucose fermentation metabolic pathway (mam-aGF) in a mammalian individual is characterized in that the enzyme TKTL1 is used as indicator and target molecule and that the structural and/or functional parameter of said TKTL1 in a biological sample of said individual (patient) are taken as indication for the qualitative and quantitative run of the mam-aGF in the cells and/or tissue of said individual (patient). In combination with the use of inhibitors and activators of that mam-aGF the method is further suitable for checking and controlling the mam-aGF in an individual (patient).

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds suitable for use in an imaging agent said imaging agent showing an improved pharmacokinetic profile.

Abstract: The invention provides devices and methods to fabricate nanoparticles by reverse micelle method. The method allows to fabricate a myriad of high quality nanoparticles in a repeatable way. These nanoparticles include multilayered spherical and rod like particles that may have inorganic, organic, polymeric, biological layers. The invention further provides methods to optimize the quality of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: Disclosed are agents and methods that may be used to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases associated with conformationally-altered proteins. The agents and methods may be used to identify and deliver drugs useful for treating diseases associated with conformationally-altered proteins.

Abstract: Therapeutic methods for inhibiting the growth of preneoplastic/neoplastic vertebrate cells that abnormally express MN protein are disclosed. Screening assays are provided for identifying compounds, preferably membrane-impermeant compounds, which inhibit the enzymatic activity of MN protein/polypeptides and that are useful for treating patients with preneoplastic/neoplastic disease. Further methods are disclosed for the preparation of positively-charged, membrane-impermeant heterocyclic sulfonamide CA inhibitors with high affinity for the membrane-bound carbonic anhydrase CA IX. Preferred CA IX-specific inhibitors are aromatic and heterocylic sulfonamides, preferably that are membrane-impermeant. Particularly preferred CA IX-specific inhibitors are pyridinium derivatives of such aromatic and heterocyclic sulfonamides.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: An organ derived from genetic material is inserted in a patient's body. Genetic material is inserted at a selected site in the body to grow an organ.

Abstract: Administering an effective dose of glutenase to a Celiac or dermatitis herpetiformis patient reduces levels of toxic gluten oligopeptides, thereby attenuating or eliminating the damaging effects of gluten.