Standard Biotools Canada Inc.

Palladium Product Development & Design Inc.

Robert Rotenberg

Alexander V Loboda

Raymond Jong

Michael Sullivan

Mark Armstrong

Maxim Voronov

Emil D Stratulativ

Serguei Vorobiev

Richard Anthony Scheps

Alan Herbert Gaensbauer

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analyzers use an ICP torch to generate a plasma in which a sample is atomized an ionized. Analysis of the atomic ions can be performed by atomic analysis, such as mass spectrometry (MS) or atomic emission spectrometry (AES). Particle based ICP analysis includes analysis of particles such as cells, beads, or laser ablation plumes, by atomizing and ionizing particles in an ICP torch followed by atomic analysis. In mass cytometry, mass tags of particles are analyzed by mass spectrometry, such as by ICP-MS. Systems and methods of the subject application include one or more of: a demountable ICP torch holder assembly, an external ignition device; an ICP load coil comprising an annular fin, particle suspension sample introduction fluidics, and ICP analyzers thereof.

Inductively coupled plasma based atomic analysis systems and methods

A cover apparatus includes a frame, a cover assembly at least partially supported by the frame, and a drive mechanism. The cover assembly includes a generally planar main portion, and at least one edge portion adjoining a side edge of the main portion. The drive mechanism engages the edge portion and moves the cover assembly relative to the frame to advance or retract the cover assembly. The drive mechanism may include first engagement elements, and the edge portion may include second engagement elements that interengage with the first engagement elements. The cover apparatus may be used for covering a pool.

Cover apparatus including a cover assembly and at least one drive mechanism

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Aurora, Canada

Robert Rotenberg