A bioprocessing control system can include an intelligent gateway. The gateway can receive, from a controller, a request for data associated with the plurality of bioprocessing instruments including a primary data set and a secondary data set. The primary data set includes a block of primary data measured by the plurality of bioprocessing instruments. The secondary data set has a lower priority than the primary data set. The gateway can cause the controller to control the bioprocessing instrument by at least: sending, to the controller in response to the request, the block of primary data. The gateway can send, to the controller during the sending the block of primary data and in response to the request, a portion of the secondary data set, thereby reducing a load on the controller.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05B 19/04 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p.ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
Provided herein, inter alia, are chemically defined components and compositions that substitute or partially substitute for albumin in cell culture media. The components and compositions may support cell cultures, protect cells, or enhance viability of cultured cells. Further provided are chemically defined culture media supplements for use in cell culture media containing albumin. The chemically defined culture media supplements may rescue cells from albumin-induced toxicity.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p.ex. lignées cellulaires; Tissus; Leur culture ou conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
A method of testing a biological sample comprising deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules for presence of a plurality of alleles is described, wherein DNA fragments obtained using the biological sample and corresponding to different alleles have different, fragment sizes. A capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrument is used to obtain test fragment sizing data for the biological sample. A pre-computed model is used to dynamically determine one or more synthetic allelic ladders, where the pre-computed model is derived via analysis of a plurality of fragment sizing data sets obtained from a plurality of previous allelic ladder sample runs conducted using CE instruments. The one or more synthetic or experimentally derived allelic ladders are used to find a sufficient fit to the test fragment sizing data to identify which of the plurality of alleles are present in the biological sample. The statistical analysis may comprise a principal component analysis including two principal components.
G16B 20/20 - Détection d’allèles ou de variantes, p. ex. détection de polymorphisme d’un seul nucléotide
G16B 30/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées à l’analyse de séquences impliquant des nucléotides ou des aminoacides
G16H 10/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données relatives aux analyses de laboratoire, p.ex. pour des analyses d’échantillon de patient
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COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS INVOLVING ENERGY TRANSFER DYE CONJUGATES AND ANALYTES COMPRISING THE SAME
A system (1000) comprising first and second excitation sources (101a, 101b) with respective excitation wavelengths for exciting first second and third dyes in a sample (110) and further comprising a detector (115), first and second emission spectral elements (121a, 121b) for transmitting respective first and second emission wavelengths as well as a processor (130) for automatically operating the elements of the system. The first dye comprises a first absorption spectrum comprising a first maximum absorption wavelength and the second dye comprises a second absorption spectrum comprising a second maximum absorption wavelength that is equal to or substantially equal to the first maximum absorption wavelength. The second dye comprises a second emission spectrum comprising a second maximum emission wavelength and the third dye comprises a third emission spectrum comprising a third maximum emission wavelength that is equal to or substantially equal to the second maximum emission wavelength.
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
C12Q 1/686 - Réaction en chaine par polymérase [PCR]
1. A system (1000), comprising: a radiant source (101) characterized by an average excitation wavelength; a sample (110) disposed to receive radiation from the radiant source, the sample comprising:a first dye;a second dye; and a detector (115) configured to measure emissions from the sample; a first emission spectral element (121a) characterized by a first average emission wavelength; a second emission spectral element (121b) characterized by a second average emission wavelength that is different than the first average emission wavelength; at least one processor (130) comprising at least one memory including instructions to: illuminate the sample with the radiant source and, in response, (1) measure emissions from the sample using the detector and the first emission spectral element and (2) measure emissions from the sample using the detector and the second emission spectral element. A method corresponding to the above system.
Energy transfer dye pairs including a donor dye covalently attached to an acceptor dye through a linker, uses of the energy transfer dye pairs, for example, in conjugates of an energy transfer dye pair covalently attached to a quencher and an analyte (e.g., an oligonucleotide), for biological applications including, for example, amplification assays such as quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital PCR (dPCR).
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
C12Q 1/6818 - Tests d’hybridation caractérisés par les moyens de détection impliquant l’interaction de plusieurs marqueurs, p.ex. transfert d’énergie de résonance
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CULTIVATING PLURIPOTENT CELL SUSPENSIONS
Described herein are cell culture media and/or cell culture media supplements that comprise at least one GSK3 inhibitor, a ROCK inhibitor, and one or more mitogenic growth factors, and methods of culturing and/or expanding pluripotent stem cells in 3D culture formats in the compositions described herein.
Compositions, assays, methods, diagnostic methods, kits, and diagnostic kits are disclosed for the specific and differential detection of SARS-CoV-2 and/or other viruses from samples, including veterinary samples, clinical samples, food samples, forensic sample, environmental samples (e.g., obtained from soil, garbage, sewage, air, water, food processing and manufacturing surfaces, or likewise), or biological sample obtained from a human or non-human animal.
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR AUTOMATED NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN ISOLATION
Purifying target biomolecules, such as nucleic acids or proteins, from a biological source is a time intensive process and is typically performed by a skilled technician or scientist owing to the highly technical nature of the work. Systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein enable the automated bioprocessing and purification of target biomolecules from a biological source. For example, an instrument and disposable cartridge are provided for automatedly isolating and purifying nucleic acids (such as plasmid DNA from a bacterial culture) or for isolating protein from any biological sample. Such an exemplary instrument and cartridge can work in concert to timely release, mix, and move the target biomolecule and various reagents and buffers through a target biomolecule purification process, resulting in a purified target biomolecule with less manual oversight than traditional approaches.
G01N 35/10 - Dispositifs pour transférer les échantillons vers, dans ou à partir de l'appareil d'analyse, p.ex. dispositifs d'aspiration, dispositifs d'injection
10.
SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR ELECTROPORATION OF CELL-CONTAINING FLUID
The present disclosure provides electroporation cartridges for single use electroporation as well as electroporation cartridges for automated batch processing, electroporation instruments and systems and methods of electroporation using these devices and systems. In some embodiments, electroporation cartridges comprise an electroporation chamber defined by an elongate body, a first electrode at a proximal end and a second electrode at a distal end of a chamber. Electroporation systems of the disclosure include one or more components including a pulse generator, compartments for placing either flow-through or single use electroporation cartridges, components for storage of cells, cooling and pre-cooling mechanisms, removably insertable modular casings having compartments for holding and arranging electroporation system and reagent components, one or more pumps for moving sample through the system, and processors and controllers.
C12M 1/42 - Appareils pour le traitement de micro-organismes ou d'enzymes au moyen d'énergie électrique ou ondulatoire, p.ex. magnétisme, ondes sonores
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING CELL CULTURE
Provided herein are improvements in cell culture methods and compositions related thereto. In partial particular, provided herein are compositions and methods, and kits increasing the cellular division times and viability. Also provided herein are compositions and method for performing electroporation where high levels of electroporation efficiency are achieved and where deleterious effect of electroporation on cells are decreased.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p.ex. lignées cellulaires; Tissus; Leur culture ou conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/10 - Cellules modifiées par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger, p.ex. cellules transformées par des virus
The instant technology relates to a production system to produce AAV vectors in a serum free suspension platform and at high titers. This technology uses reagents comprising media, cells, transfection reagent, AAV enhancer, and a lysis buffer, each of which is designed to provide maximal AAV production from suspension culture of mammalian cells, e.g. HEK293 cells. With this new system we are able to deliver up to about 2x1011 viral genomes per milliliter (vg/mL) of unconcentrated AAV vectors.
The present invention is directed to f luorescent rhodamine dyes having spectral properties suited to the creation of multiplex assay systems for use in molecular biology, cell biology and molecular genetics. The rhodamine dyes have the following structure:
C09B 11/24 - Phtaléines contenant des groupes amine
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
C12N 15/65 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des vecteurs; Vecteurs; Utilisation d'hôtes pour ceux-ci; Régulation de l'expression utilisant des marqueurs
G01N 33/58 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des substances marquées
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ASYMMETRIC RHODAMINE DYE AND USE THEREOF IN BIOLOGICAL ASSAYS
The present disclosure relates to N-protected NH-rhodamine dyes and their use in nucleic acid detection. In particular, the disclosure relates to methods of making N-protected NH-rhodamine dyes, and methods of use of N-protected NH-rhodamine dyes (e.g., human identification). Certain dyes provided herein have unique spectral properties that complement those in existing dye sets and can be used to expand the number of reporter dyes that can be included for HID applications and other biological assays. Those fluorescent compounds are useful to label synthetic oligonucleotides. Formula (I).
C09B 11/24 - Phtaléines contenant des groupes amine
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
C12N 15/65 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des vecteurs; Vecteurs; Utilisation d'hôtes pour ceux-ci; Régulation de l'expression utilisant des marqueurs
G01N 33/58 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des substances marquées
Disclosed is a probe for use in biological assays. The probe includes a fluorescent dye bound to a quencher compound through an oligonucleotide linker. Also disclosed are methods of using the probe, such as for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), such as in a quantitative PCR reaction (qPCR), as well as kits including the probe.
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
C12Q 1/6818 - Tests d’hybridation caractérisés par les moyens de détection impliquant l’interaction de plusieurs marqueurs, p.ex. transfert d’énergie de résonance
C12Q 1/686 - Réaction en chaine par polymérase [PCR]
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INSTRUMENTS, DEVICES AND CONSUMABLES FOR USE IN A WORKFLOW OF A SMART MOLECULAR ANALYSIS SYSTEM
A system for performing a molecular analysis workflow includes a reaction holder or a reaction substrate, such as a multi-well reaction plate, with a reaction holder/substrate RFID tag, and/or a reagent container with a reagent container RFID tag, and an instrument and/or device that includes an RFID reader/writer operable to read and/or write information to and from the reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and/or the reagent container RFID tag. The reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and the reagent container RFID tag can be utilized separately or together to send and receive and store information, for example, for a workflow of a molecular analysis, such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p.ex. verrerie de laboratoire; Compte-gouttes
G16H 10/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données relatives aux analyses de laboratoire, p.ex. pour des analyses d’échantillon de patient
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes ; Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
Provided herein are, inter alia, compositions and methods useful for the in vivo delivery of bioactive agents (e.g., therapeutic or diagnostic agents). The compositions provided herein include cationic lipids, helper lipids and a biostability enhancing agent, which together form a lipid aggregate with the bioactive agent and allow for the systemic delivery of the bioactive agent to, for example, lung tissue without the requirement for biomolecular targeting.
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
A61K 31/7105 - Acides ribonucléiques naturels, c. à d. contenant uniquement des riboses liés à l'adénine, la guanine, la cytosine ou l'uracile et ayant des liaisons 3'-5' phosphodiester
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiques; Thérapie génique
C12N 15/88 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des procédés non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. co-transformation utilisant la micro-encapsulation, p.ex. utilisant des vésicules liposomiques
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COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS
Compositions, methods, and kits for synthesizing, detecting, and/or quantifying nucleic acids are provided herein. Embodiments comprise a nucleic acid amplification composition comprising a thermostable DNA polymerase and agents which improve nucleic acid synthesis, amplification, detection, and/or quantification of nucleic acid targets in a crude extract or crude lysate sample.
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
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LAYERED CELL CULTURE PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF
The present invention is directed to dry cell culture media or feeds comprising layered particles. The less stable or sensitive components are separated spatially from reactive components in media, feeds, supplements, or concentrates due to layering. The invention relates to processes for preparing such layered compositions and methods of making cell culture compositions that are stable, thermally, photo-chemically and/or to gamma irradiation. The invention also relates to kits and culture systems using media layered particles.
C12N 1/22 - Procédés utilisant de la cellulose ou ses hydrolysats ou milieux de culture en contenant
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p.ex. lignées cellulaires; Tissus; Leur culture ou conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
20.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED TRANSIENT PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN CHO CELLS
The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods suitable for high level expression of recombinant proteins in suspension CHO cells. In particular, the invention allows introduction of the invention obviates the need to replace, replenish or supplement the growth medium during the procedure. The invention also relates to compositions and kits useful for culturing and transforming/transfecting suspension CHO cells.
C12P 21/02 - Préparation de peptides ou de protéines comportant une séquence connue de plusieurs amino-acides, p.ex. glutathion
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p.ex. lignées cellulaires; Tissus; Leur culture ou conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
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HIGH EFFICIENCY, SMALL VOLUME NUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS
The disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for the production of nucleic acid molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for the microscale generation of nucleic acid molecules, optionally followed by assembly of these nucleic acid molecules into larger molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for efficient production of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., large nucleic acid molecules such as genomes).
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p.ex. verrerie de laboratoire; Compte-gouttes
C12M 1/42 - Appareils pour le traitement de micro-organismes ou d'enzymes au moyen d'énergie électrique ou ondulatoire, p.ex. magnétisme, ondes sonores
C12N 15/10 - Procédés pour l'isolement, la préparation ou la purification d'ADN ou d'ARN
The disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for the production of nucleic acid molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for the microscale generation of nucleic acid molecules, optionally followed by assembly of these nucleic acid molecules into larger molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for efficient production of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., large nucleic acid molecules such as genomes).
C12N 15/10 - Procédés pour l'isolement, la préparation ou la purification d'ADN ou d'ARN
C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p.ex. acides nucléiques
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
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MEMBRANE-PENETRATING PEPTIDES TO ENHANCED TRANSFECTION AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME
The present invention is directed to non-naturally occurring peptides containing a membrane-penetrating amino acid sequence and further at least one polycationic moiety or peptide sequence. The peptides are suitable for use in delivery a cargo to the interior of a cell. Suitable cargo includes nucleic acid molecules (including DNA, RNA or PNA), polypeptides, or other biologically active molecules. The present invention is further directed to transfection complexes containing the non-naturally occurring peptides of the present invention in non-covalent association with at least one cationic lipid and a cargo to be delivered to the interior of a cell. The invention further relates to methods for the preparation and use of the non-naturally occurring peptides for the formation of transfection complexes and the delivery of a cargo to the interior of a cell in culture, an animal or a human. The invention also relates to compositions and kits useful for transfecting cells.
The present invention is directed generally to cell culture media (particularly serum free, non animal derived, and/or chemically defined media) which are useful for introducing macromolecules and compounds (e.g., nucleic acid molecules) into cells (e.g., eukaryotic cells). According to the invention, such introduction can take place in the presence of said medium. Cells containing such introduced materials can then be cultured in the medium and the effect of the introduced materials on the cells can be measured or determined. In particular, the invention allows introduction of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., vectors) into cells (particularly eukaryotic cells) and expression of proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecules in the cells. The invention obviates the need to change the cell culture medium each time a different procedure is performed with the cells (e.g., culturing cells vs. transfecting cells). The invention also relates to compositions and kits useful for culturing and transforming/transfecting cells.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p.ex. lignées cellulaires; Tissus; Leur culture ou conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/071 - Cellules ou tissus de vertébrés, p.ex. cellules humaines ou tissus humains
C12N 5/10 - Cellules modifiées par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger, p.ex. cellules transformées par des virus
C12N 15/67 - Méthodes générales pour favoriser l'expression
C12N 15/85 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules animales
C12N 15/87 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des procédés non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. co-transformation
C12P 1/00 - Préparation de composés ou de compositions, non prévue dans les groupes , utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes; Procédés généraux de préparation de composés ou de compositions utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes
C12P 21/02 - Préparation de peptides ou de protéines comportant une séquence connue de plusieurs amino-acides, p.ex. glutathion
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HIGH YIELD TRANSIENT EXPRESSION IN MAMMALIAN CELLS USING UNIQUE PAIRING OF HIGH DENSITY GROWTH AND TRANSFECTION MEDIUM AND EXPRESSION ENHANCERS
The present invention is directed generally to cell culture media (particularly serum free, non animal derived, and/or chemically defined media) which are useful for introducing macromolecules and compounds (e.g., nucleic acid molecules) into cells (e.g., eukaryotic cells). According to the invention, such introduction can take place in the presence of said medium. Cells containing such introduced materials can then be cultured in the medium and the effect of the introduced materials on the cells can be measured or determined. In particular, the invention allows introduction of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., vectors) into cells (particularly eukaryotic cells) and expression of proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecules in the cells. The invention obviates the need to change the cell culture medium each time a different procedure is performed with the cells (e.g., culturing cells vs. transfecting cells). The invention also relates to compositions and kits useful for culturing and transforming/transfecting cells.
C12P 21/02 - Préparation de peptides ou de protéines comportant une séquence connue de plusieurs amino-acides, p.ex. glutathion
C12N 5/071 - Cellules ou tissus de vertébrés, p.ex. cellules humaines ou tissus humains
C12N 5/02 - Propagation de cellules individuelles ou de cellules en suspension; Leur conservation; Milieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/10 - Cellules modifiées par l'introduction de matériel génétique étranger, p.ex. cellules transformées par des virus
C12N 15/67 - Méthodes générales pour favoriser l'expression
C12N 15/87 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des procédés non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. co-transformation
C12P 1/00 - Préparation de composés ou de compositions, non prévue dans les groupes , utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes; Procédés généraux de préparation de composés ou de compositions utilisant des micro-organismes ou des enzymes
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A SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTICALLY CONCENTRATING PARTICLES COMPRISING A CAPILLARY AND A SINGLE VIBRATION SOURCE
The present invention provides a system for acoustically concentrating particles comprising a capillary and a single vibration source. The capillary has an elliptical cross- section and an outer wall. The capillary is configured to flow particles in a stream and is coupled to the vibration source. The single vibration source includes a groove and is configured to acoustically focus a plurality of particles to a plane within the capillary. The groove is contoured to the shape of the outer wall of the capillary.
G10K 11/28 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour transmettre, conduire ou diriger le son pour focaliser ou pour diriger le son, p.ex. balayage utilisant la réflexion, p.ex. réflecteurs paraboliques
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LABELS, CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING REAGENTS
The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.
A mixing system includes a housing and a motor mount disposed on the housing and having a passage extending therethrough. A drive motor is coupled with the motor mount for selectively rotating the motor mount relative to the housing. A rotational assembly includes a hub having a passageway extending therethrough and a casing at least partially encircling the hub, the hub being rotatable relative to the casing. The rotational assembly is removably coupled to the housing so that the passageway of the hub aligns with the passage of the motor mount.
The present invention relates to a stirred-tank reactor system and methods of preparing such systems. The present invention further encompasses the use of the stirred-tank reactor system as a disposable bioreactor (104) and in kits with disposable elements.