E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company

Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.

Actamax Surgical Materials, LLC

Qualicon

Donald H Brunk

Charles W Robertson, Jr

Charles F Collier

William Gerald DiMaio, Jr

Joshua Luke Mongan

Jeffrey Dale Wille

Deepak Perti

Jacob Patrick Suther

Larry Charles Mosher

Patrick Ryan Mullins

Christopher Allen Janssen

Mark William Deaver

Douglas K Farmer

Jill A Conley

David J Regester

Anders J Wellings

Tony M Whitener

William G Dimaio

Methods and systems are provided which permit extraction of a monocot embryo (e.g., a corn embryo) of a monocot seed (e.g., a corn kernel) without damage to the monocot embryo. Methods disclosed herein provide embryos for uses in plant breeding and research procedures.

Methods of extracting monocot embryos

Systems for extracting monocot embryos

A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. Each liquid ejecting element takes the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder. The pistons responds to pressurized fluid imposed directly thereon from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.

Self-contained hand-held direct drive device for dispensing a two-part adhesive aerosol

A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. The liquid ejecting element is connected to a force transmitting yoke. The yoke responds to pressurized fluid from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.

Self-contained hand-held yoke-connected device for dispensing a two-part adhesive aerosol

The present invention relates to a process for making single or multiple planar array five layer membrane electrode assemblies utilizing array assemblies, as well as the array assemblies themselves, comprising proton exchange membrane (PEM), catalyst coated membranes (CCM) and gas diffusion layers (GDL), as well as gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) for use in fuel cells, wherein the process is practical, efficient and scalable.

Process for making planar framed membrane electrode assembly arrays, and fuel cells containing the same

The invention provides a unitized membrane electrode assembly having improved edge sealing by a one-step compression molding process.

Unitized membrane electrode assembly and process for its preparation

The present invention generally relates to both an apparatus, a test form and a method for evaluating sock-drop. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus able to simulate particular forces exerted by human movements, a test form resembling a human leg as well as a method for testing sock-drop so that properties such as compression and comfort can be balanced.

Sock testing method and apparatus for performing the same

An improved displacement pump is provided with flow path means preventing hysteresis-causing bubbles from accumulating in piston clearances.

Displacement pump

In a horizontal gel, direct blot electrophoresis separation apparatus, device to remove gas dissolved in the buffer solution surrounding the anode at a location remote from the interface between the gel and the moving membrane, such as a gas evolution member disposed between the anode and the moving membrane of such apparatus, has been found to result in more consistent and readable blot patterns with less defects.

Direct blot electrophoresis apparatus and method

A gel cassette useful in electrophoretic separation of molecular fragments is disclosed, in which a gelatinous substrate is uniquely configured to concentrate similar separated fragments. Containment means is also disclosed which provides for the desired configuration of the substrate. The containment means further includes a cover design which locks into an open position to eliminate cross contamination. In addition, processes for the preparation of such cassettes and for use of the cassettes in separation and transfer apparatus are disclosed.

Gel cassette for enhanced electrophoretic separation and processes for

A bowed framed membrane is disclosed for use in automated direct blot electrophoresis and subsequent membrane process steps to develop a chemiluminescent image of the resultant blot of selected fragments and to detect that image. A frame made from a thin rigid plastic plate such as polyethylene is provided with a window. A membrane covers that window and is bonded on two opposing sides only while the frame is held in a bowed condition. The membrane is maintained under tension during processing by the bowing permitting processing at the elevated temperatures used in molecular biological procedures without loss of flatness. Processes for preparing such frames and various utilities are also disclosed.

Bowed framed membrane, processes for the preparation thereof, and uses

A disclosure is made of automatic apparatus for processing transfer membranes to which a blot pattern of molecular fragments has been bound so that the pattern may be optically visualized. The apparatus is characterized by at least one open processing cell and two systems for pumping; one selectively controlled to direct fluid to and from functional units and one which is closely coupled to the cell and recirculates the fluid in the cell to assure adequate and thorough treatment therein by uniform fluid flow across both sides of the membrane.

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Boothwyn, PA, United States of America

Donald H Brunk