Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for controlling predetermined fluid sequences, which prevents unwanted diffusions between the same. The device is intended to control the flow of at least two fluids according to a preprogrammed path sequence, comprising a body (1) comprising a main reservoir (2), a main channel (3), at least one second reservoir (4) intended to house a second fluid, at least one secondary channel (5) connected to the second reservoir (4) and a liquid attraction element (6). Additionally, the body (1) comprises an air chamber (7) and at least one capillary check valve (8, 9), intended to retain the second fluid and at least two valve channels (10, 11) that enable the fluids to pass according to a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: A microfluidic element, in particular a flow cell, for processing a quantity of liquid which is to be transported in a channel region of the microfluidic element and which comes into contact with a dry reagent integrated in the microfluidic element. The dry reagent is located in an outwardly open end portion of the channel region. A method for manufacturing such a microfluidic element, a combination of the microelement and an operator device, and a method for operating the microelement using the operator device.

Abstract: A biological analysis system includes a flow generator, a flowcell, a first flow path, and a second flow path. The flow generator is configured to provide a sheath fluid. The flowcell is configured to receive a biological sample. The first flow path is in fluid communication with the flow generator and configured to receive a first portion of the sheath fluid from the flow generator. The first flow path is configured to convey the biological sample using the first portion to the flowcell at a first flow rate. The second flow path is in fluid communication with the flow generator and configured to receive a second portion of the sheath fluid from the flow generator. The second flow path is configured to convey the second portion to the flowcell at a second flow rate. The second flow rate is different than the first flow rate.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a liquid handling device, comprising: an inlet conduit configured to receive a liquid sample; a first flow path comprising a sample adequacy control chamber in fluidic communication with the inlet conduit, wherein the sample adequacy control chamber is configured to allow the presence or absence of a volume of liquid within the sample adequacy control chamber to be determined; and a second flow path in fluidic communication with the inlet conduit, wherein the second flow path is configured to provide a higher hydraulic resistance than the first flow path.

Abstract: Provided are methods, devices, and kits for the isolation and detection of one or more analytes of interest from a biological sample using microslit filter membranes. In various examples, the methods use capture particles and binding agents for specific recognition of one or more analytes of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for amplification and sequencing of nucleic acid molecules including, for example, genetic mutations.

Abstract: A microfluid device includes: a separation channel having a tunnel shape; an obstacle having a columnar shape and provided in the separation channel; and a ligand supported on a surface of the obstacle, and the ligand is an optically active polymer.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a microfluidic device comprising a microfluidic space configured to contain a plurality of microdroplets; a first light source for illuminating the microfluidic device; a voltage source for supplying a voltage to the microfluidic device in order to generate an electric field across the microfluidic space; a first modulator configured to generate a waveform signal to modulate the electric field applied across the microfluidic space, wherein the first modulator is configured to switch between an active state, in which the electric field is applied across the microfluidic space to hold the plurality of microdroplets; and a non-active state, in which the electric field is not applied across the microfluidic space; and an optical imaging device for generating an image of at least a subset of the microdroplets; wherein the first modulator is further configured to, directly or indirectly, control the first light source such that at least a portion of the light is provided across the microflui

Abstract: Described herein are systems relating to a continuous-flow instrument that includes all necessary components for digital droplet quantification without the need to introduce key reagents or collect and transfer droplets between stages of instrument operation. Digital quantification can proceed without any additional fluid or consumable handling and without exposing fluids to risk of external contamination.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to finite step emulsification device and/or methods that combine finite step emulsification with gradients of confinement for the formation of a 2D monolayer array of droplets with low size dispersion.

Abstract: A sample container for an agricultural sample such as soil comprises: an elongated tubular body defining a longitudinal axis, a top end, a bottom end, and an internal cavity extending between the ends configured for holding the sample; a first cap detachably coupled to the top end; and a second cap slideably disposed in the cavity, the second cap being movable in opposing directions between the top and bottom ends.

Abstract: A detection chip and a manufacturing method thereof, and a detection method are provided. The detection chip includes: a base substrate, and a detection layer, provided on the base substrate and including a plurality of detection holes. An inner wall of each of at least part of detection holes among the plurality of detection holes is hydrophilic, and a contact angle of the inner wall is within 30 degrees.

Abstract: Proposed are a portable thermal block module, a temperature variable system for a reaction vessel comprising same, and an on-site analysis device comprising same. The portable thermal block module may include a heating element, a thermal block stacked on the heating element, and a fixed unit. The thermal block may include a substrate and one or more bodies. The one or more bodies may be located on the substrate so as to be spaced apart from each other. Each body may include an insertion recess so that at least a portion of a reaction vessel can be inserted therein. The substrate and the bodies may be made of a thermally conductive material.

Abstract: A thermal cycler system comprises a sample block configured to receive a sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples; an adaptor configured to surround a periphery of the sample block; and a drip pan configured to surround a periphery of the adaptor. The drip pan comprises one or more ejector mechanisms and one or more openings, the one or more ejector mechanisms configured to respectively extend through the one or more openings into contact with the sample holder in a state of the sample holder received by the sample block and the adaptor surrounding the periphery of the sample block.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a vessel support apparatus and to uses of the vessel support, such as in the laboratory setting. Apparatus of this disclosure may secure a vessel thereto, such as when the apparatus is in operation or use. Vessel support apparatus will comprise a vessel supporting means and one or more means for securing the vessel to the supporting means.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include devices, systems, methods, and control systems for sorting materials in a feedstock, the method including: receiving the feedstock; removing, via a magnet-based sorting device, magnetic materials from the feedstock; removing, via an eddy current-type sorting device, non-ferrous materials from the feedstock; and separating, via a ballistic separator, the feedstock into a first stream including two dimensional components and a second stream including three dimensional components.

Abstract: A control system for a waste processing apparatus is disclosed. The control system comprises a controller configured to: control an actuator of the waste processing apparatus to move a shredding device of the waste processing apparatus into at least a shred position in which a vessel of the shredding device is able to hold liquid; control a fluid delivery device of the waste processing apparatus to deliver a treatment fluid into the vessel of the shredding device; and control the shredding device to perform a shredding function to shred waste within the vessel of the shredding device.

Abstract: Important variables which influence the efficiency of a hydrodynamic separation of dense materials using a hydrocyclone are the dynamic viscosity at the inflow of the hydrocyclone and the number of passes through the hydrocyclone. According to the invention, the method and the device allow a control of the viscosity in the hydrocyclone as well as the number of passes through the hydrocyclone when separating dense materials from a slurry in conjunction with an anaerobic fermentation of the constituents of the slurry which can be fermented. By fermenting the constituents of the slurry which can be fermented, the content of a fermentation reactor has a lower viscosity than the slurry being fed. The viscosity in the inflow of the hydrocyclone is set by means of a controlled return flow from a fermentation reactor, and the number of passes is set by a controlled return flow from the outflow of the hydrocyclone. The slurry is pumped into a return flow from the fermentation reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water distribution device (1) for a shower installation, comprising: —a distribution head (12) comprising at least two groups of water ejection nozzles (14, 16, 18), each group of nozzles (14, 16, 18) being connected to at least one respective distribution channel; —a supply channel; —a jet selection device (20), interposed between the supply channel and each of the distribution channels, the selection device (20) comprising an internal body (20a) of spheroidal shape, the internal body (20a) being arranged in a housing of complementary shape formed in a body (10) of the distribution device, the internal body (20a) being movable in rotation about two perpendicular axes, between a plurality of distribution positions, each distribution position making it possible to put the supply channel and at least one distribution channel in fluid communication, the selection device (20) comprising a control element (20b) secured to the internal body (20a), the control element (20b) being operable

Abstract: A spray head including: an inlet for receiving fluid; a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the inlet; and a swirl inducer downstream of the inlet and adapted to produce, when in use, swirled fluid flow; wherein the plurality of nozzles are adapted to shape the swirled fluid flow exiting therefrom into a continuous jet of fluid of substantially dome shape.

Abstract: An electric jet tank includes a cylindrical housing, the housing is provided with an air inlet hole, a miniature air pump is installed in the housing, an air outlet of the miniature air pump is arranged on a top surface of the miniature air pump, the top surface of the miniature air pump is provided with a pressing switch; the pressing switch includes two ends which are accessible or separable, one of which is a sleeve sleeved to an outside of the air outlet and fixedly arranged on the top surface, and the other end is a pressing portion arranged on a top of the sleeve, an elastic member is arranged between the pressing portion and the top surface; the sleeve and the pressing portion are electrically conductive. The present disclosure has the characteristics of simple structure, small size, portability, and convenient to use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an operating method for an atomizer for painting components (e.g. motor vehicle body components) with a paint, with the following a) Painting with the atomizer with an attachment component mounted on it (e.g. charging ring for exterior painting, protective cover, handling tool), b) replacing the attachment component on the atomizer with another attachment component (e.g. charging ring for the interior painting, protective cover, handling tool). The disclosure further comprises a painting system for carrying out the operating method according to the disclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating solid or liquid nanoparticles having a nozzle to create a first particle size from a bulk liquid flow that is in fluid communication with a gas flow amplifier comprising an inlet cone connected to and in fluid communication with the inlet of a cylindrical housing; a diffuser connected to and in fluid communication with the outlet of said housing; and said housing comprising at least two rings of ports disposed of along a circumference of the cylindrical housing; and a means to inject compressed gas into the housing through said ports.

Abstract: A packaging device, of longitudinal axis, is for a cosmetic product refill fitted with a pump dispenser system. The device includes a case provided with a cavity for accommodating the refill. The refill can be removably fixed to the open end of the case by a temporary joining mechanism between an insertion position and a taken-out position. The temporary joining mechanism includes an intermediate ring having on its radially inner face at least partially deformable projecting elements able to interact with an external holding surface of the refill.

Abstract: System for recharging with viscous liquid a bottle to be recharged from a source bottle inverted above the aperture of the bottle, comprising: a liquid passage opening out through one end inside the bottle, a distinct air passage, which extends from the bottle to the bottle and putting into communication the interior of the bottle and the bottom of the bottle for the rise of air towards the latter, while liquid is transferred from the bottle to the bottle via the liquid passage, a device for restricting the air passage disposed inside the bottle above the end so as to stop, or at least slow down, the rise of liquid in the bottle, and therefore the flow of liquid, when the liquid level in the bottle reaches the restriction device.

Abstract: A multipurpose kettle for drinking water, spraying water and spraying mist comprises a kettle body and a kettle cover detachably connected to the upper end of the kettle body, wherein the kettle cover consists of an inner cover and an outer cover which are fixedly connected; a cavity is formed between the outer cover and the inner cover, and a spraying component is installed in the cavity; the mist spray component comprises a pump body, a piston slidably installed in the pump body, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe connected with the pump body, a compression spring elastically supported between the piston and the water outlet pipe, steel balls for sealing arranged on the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, a driving rod for driving the piston to move, and a force applying rod in transmission connection with the driving rod; the water inlet pipe passes through the inner cover and is connected to the bottom of the kettle body by a hose; the outer cover is provided with a mist spray head at the

Abstract: A fluid application system includes a manifold defining an internal passageway, and a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the internal passageway. Each nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies includes a body defining a fluid passage, an inlet connected to the manifold for receiving fluid flow into the fluid passage, a spray outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid passage, an electrically actuated valve fluidly connected between the inlet and the spray outlet, and a pressure dampener connected in fluid communication with the fluid passage between the inlet and the spray outlet. The electrically actuated valve is configured to control fluid flow through the fluid passage, and the pressure dampener is configured to dampen fluctuations in fluid pressure within the fluid passage.

Abstract: A masking fixture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an insertion portion fitted into an opening of a workpiece, a covering portion above the insertion portion covering the opening of the workpiece, and an eave portion above the covering portion projecting outwards from an outer edge of the covering portion. In the masking fixture, the eave portion may be arranged higher than the top surface of the workpiece when the insertion portion is fitted into the opening of the workpiece, and a protruding portion may be arranged at the top of the eave portion. The masking fixture may be made of resin.

Abstract: A disinfection robot, including a top plate, a bottom plate and a swinging mechanism. The top plate is located above the bottom plate. The swinging mechanism is located between the top plate and the bottom plate, and includes a swinging arm, a hinge shaft, a swinging gear, two swinging units and a driving unit. The swinging arm is hingedly connected to the bottom plate through the hinge shaft. The two swinging units are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the swinging gear. Each of the two swinging units includes a swinging shaft, an incomplete gear and a linear driver. The driving unit is configured to simultaneously drive swinging shafts of the two swinging units to rotate in opposite directions. The disinfection robot can adjust a swing amplitude of the swinging arm according to a size of a disinfection site.

Abstract: A dual-zone showerhead includes a manifold having an external inlet, an internal outlet, an internal inlet, and first and second outlets. A valve is connected to the manifold and is transitional between first and second positions. In the first position, the valve facilitates fluid communication between the internal inlet and the first outlet. In the second position, the valve facilitates fluid communication between the internal inlet and the second outlet. A filter cartridge is engageable with the manifold and includes a housing having a filter inlet and a filter outlet. The housing is connectable with the manifold to place the filter inlet in fluid communication with the internal outlet on the manifold, and the filter outlet in fluid communication with the internal inlet on the manifold. A flow path extends within the filter cartridge from the filter inlet, through the filtration element, and then through the filter outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for forming a noodle (20) within an elongate groove (14) of a product is provided comprising an extrusion system comprising at least one extruder nozzle (4) through which noodle material (16) is extruded, at least one levelling device (6) adjacent the extruder nozzle (4) which levels the noodle material (16), and a gantry system which moves the extruder nozzle (4) and the levelling device (6) along the elongate product groove (14), such that noodle material (16) is extruded along the product groove (14) and is levelled to form at least part of the noodle (20) within the product groove (14).

Abstract: A method is provided of applying a coating material to a concave surface of an article that has a rim around the concave surface, and a cavity between the concave surface and the rim. The method includes discharging coating material in a liquid form into the cavity, extracting a first amount of the discharged liquid coating material from the cavity, thereby leaving a residual amount of the liquid coating on the concave surface within the cavity, and maintaining the article in conditions appropriate to allow the residual amount of liquid coating material to cure on the concave surface.

Abstract: A method of preventing drippage in a liquid dispensing system includes generating at least a first proxy signal representing at least a first indirect measure of a position of a first automatic control valve (ACV), wherein the first ACV has positions ranging from fully closed to fully open. The method further includes recognizing, based on at least the first proxy signal, whether a failure state exists in which the first ACV has failed to close. The method further includes causing a second ACV to close when the failure state exists, wherein the second ACV is fluidically connected to the first ACV, and the second ACV has positions ranging from fully closed to fully open.

Abstract: A method of depositing material on an electronic substrate with a dispensing system includes acquiring an image of a first feature of a first component and an adjacent second feature of a second component, performing a measure command to measure an actual distance of a gap between the first feature of the first component and the second feature of the second component, dividing the length of the gap into segments to determine a gap width for each segment, based on the gap width, determining a number of dots to be dispensed by the dispensing unit for each segment, and performing the dispense operation for each segment.

Abstract: A pumping device for spacer material, such as TPS (Thermoplastic Spacer) material for insulated glazing units (IGUs). The pumping device includes a pumping unit driven by a control signal, including a cylinder driven by the control signal, a rod reciprocating at regular intervals by the operation of the cylinder, a piston installed at an end of the rod and reciprocating synchronously with the rod to pump spacer material in the drum in predetermined amounts, a through-hole formed for the passage of the piston and rod, a pressure plate sealingly pressing the spacer material in the drum and surrounding the rod, and a pumping housing sealingly enclosing the rod. The pressure plate includes multiple suction holes formed for the passage of spacer material in the drum, and these suction holes communicate with the through-hole.

Abstract: A disposable roof coating applicator that includes an application head, a body, and a plunger assembly. An adapter is removably attachable to the application head and the body has an interior space and is formed by at least one side wall having an exterior wall and an interior wall. The coating applicator also includes a plunger that is movably disposed within the interior space of the body. The disposable roof coating applicator is configured and otherwise designed to take in, store, and transport approximately ½ to 2 gallons of viscous material to be applied neatly and uniformly onto a substantially vertical, substantially horizontal, or inclined surface.

Abstract: A mask includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and has a total etching area and clearance areas. The mask has vias in the total etching area, and each via communicates the first surface with the second surface. The clearance areas are arranged in the total etching area, and the vias surround each clearance area. Each clearance area further has a through hole therein communicating the first surface with the second surface. Each clearance area is in a shape of a circle or a polygon. When each interior angle of the polygon is less than 120 degrees, the clearance area further comprises a first clearance region and a second clearance region surrounded by the first clearance region, and the mask has a plurality of etched grooves in the first clearance region. The disclosure further provides a manufacturing method of a mask.

Abstract: An example according to the present invention provides a method of electrostatically coating nanoparticles at high speed including: a step S100 of preparing a dispersion solution including the nanoparticles charged with a charge opposite to that of a substrate; a step S200 of adding acid for increasing a proton concentration of the dispersion solution; a step S300 of coating the nanoparticles on the substrate; and a step S400 of removing a solution of the coated substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting threads of metal pipes while coating the metal pipes with a protective coating are disclosed herein. Innovative metal couplings are used to protect the threads while a protective coating is applied to the metal pipes. The couplings are reusable and result in multiple efficiency improvements over previous methods and systems. Benefits include elimination of plastic caps and reduced waste, improved flowthrough in the powder coating process, more efficient thermo transfer in the thermal chamber, and an increase in the overall capacity of the powder coating operation.

Abstract: A composition and method for a microtexture hydrophobic or superhydrophobic coating. The microtexture coating includes a coating layer disposed on a substrate with hydrophobic or superhydrophobic particles dispersed on top of or partially embedded in the coating layer to form an outer layer. The outer layer exhibits water repellant properties. Use of the microtexture coating permits large scale, durable hydrophobic or superhydrophobic coating applications. The microtexture coating is a useful for application on wind turbines, airplanes, solar panels, windows, or cooling systems.

Abstract: The presently disclosed methods provide for preparing a stable hydrophobic self-assembled monolayer (SAM) coating, that includes preparing a SAM solution by combining a SAM compound with an initial solvent and an additional solvent and mixing, in a sealed container, the SAM solution at a first fixed temperature at a constant rotational speed for a first fixed time interval. The SAM coating is then prepared by treating a substrate to achieve pristine state, and heating the substrate at a second fixed temperature for a second fixed time interval. Then within a sealed container, immersing the substrate in the SAM solution for a third fixed time interval. Following the completion of the third fixed time interval, the substrate is removed from the sealed container and treated with the initial solvent and the additional solvent to remove excess SAM material, and heated at a third fixed temperature.

Abstract: A method of coating a surface of a metal structure in situ comprises the steps of applying an liquidous under coating of a modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) material in an air dryable solution, and then applying a liquidous over coating of a modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) material in an air dryable solution. The under coating has: a PVDF or a PVDF co-polymer or a combination thereof of less than about 75% blended with at least about 25% compatible acrylic and/or other compatible polymer; and the PVDF or PVDF co-polymer or blend thereof has a particular PVDF molecular structure and a polymer crystallinity. The over coating has: a PVDF or a PVDF co-polymer or a blend thereof that is fluorinated to at least about 70% and at least about 70% PVDF molecular structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides multilayer films including a first layer disposed adjacent to a painted surface, the first layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a semi-polar polymer such as a polysilazane (PSZ), polysiloxazane or a copolymer of polysilazane and polysiloxane repeat units (e.g., a polysiloxazane); and an outer layer disposed opposite the painted surface, the outer layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a non-polar material such as a crosslinked hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane or a crosslinked silanol-terminated polydialkylsiloxane.

Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing multiple stages of classification and sorting, including a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, and an x-ray fluorescence (“XRF”) system or Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to perform a subsequent classification and sorting of the remaining materials.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.

Abstract: An impulse scraper and scraper arrangement for scraping a foreign body off the mating running surface of a machine part is disclosed. The impulse scraper has a holding section and a scraper lip with a scraper edge, extending around the central axis of the impulse scraper, for dynamically contacting and scraping the foreign body off the mating running surface. The scraper lip is intrinsically elastically deformable and, on its peripheral side facing away from the holding section, has one or more annular material weaknesses, each defining a predetermined bending zone of the scraper lip. The scraper lip itself forms an axial stop for a respective longitudinal segment of the scraper lip arranged distally with respect to the axial stop. Alternatively, the scraper lip is arranged on the holding section via a support element, the axial deflection movement of which relative to the holding section is limited by an axial stop.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism and a handheld tool, which relates to mechanical regulation. The rotary mechanism including a first part, a second part, and a rotary locking assembly, a mounting portion being provided on the first part, the second part having a rotary portion adapted to the mounting portion; the rotary portion and the mounting portion are rotatably sleeving-fitted, the rotary locking assembly includes a sliding block and a rotary drive element, the sliding block is mounted on the rotary portion, and the rotary drive element rotates to bring the sliding block to move radially along the rotary portion so that the sliding block is locked on the mounting portion or is unlocked from the mounting portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically operated high-pressure cleaning apparatus, said cleaning apparatus comprising: a support device; an electric motor held thereon and/or arranged thereon; a pump which can be driven by the electric motor; and an electrical device; as well as a user-guided operating unit which can be or is connected to the pump via a high-pressure conduit, the electrical device comprising two connection lines via which the electric motor is connected or can be connected to a power supply device in a bipolar manner and can be supplied with electrical energy.

Abstract: In order to reduce an amount of a cleaning liquid remaining in a cleaning basket and to improve efficiency of drying polycrystalline silicon accommodated in the cleaning basket, a cleaning basket (1) is used for at least one of cleaning and drying of polycrystalline silicon in a state in which the polycrystalline silicon is accommodated and includes: a bottom plate (2) provided with a plurality of through holes formed therein; oblique plates (3) each of which has an inner surface (33) that makes, with an upper surface (23) of the bottom plate (2), an angle (?1) of not less than 10° and not more than 80°, the oblique plates (3) each being connected to the bottom plate (2) and inclining in an upward and outward direction: and respective side plates (4) which are connected to the oblique plates (3) and which extend in an upward direction.