Gen-Probe, Inc.

Powergenix Systems, Inc.

Brian Schroeter

David Opalsky

Byron J Knight

Jeffrey Owen Phillips

James J Wu

Bryan L McKinney

Steve Salamon

Todd F Tatar

A fluid transfer apparatus includes a fluid transfer probe, a fluid level detection system, and a tip detection system. The fluid level detection system is configured to detect contact by the fluid transfer probe with a fluid surface within a receptacle from a signal based on the capacitance of the fluid transfer probe. The tip detection system is configured to detect the presence or absence of a tip at a distal end of the fluid transfer probe from a signal based on the capacitance of the fluid transfer probe.

Method, system and apparatus for incorporating capacitive proximity sensing in an automated fluid transfer procedure

Embodiments are described in terms of selective methods of sealing separators and jellyroll electrode assemblies and cells made using such methods. More particularly, methods of selectively heat sealing separators to encapsulate one of two electrodes for nickel-zinc rechargeable cells having jellyroll assemblies are described. Selective heat sealing may be applied to both ends of a jellyroll electrode assembly in order to selectively seal one of two electrodes on each end of the jellyroll.

Method of selectively heat sealing separators for nickel zinc cells

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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Brian Schroeter