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University of California

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Gmbh

Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc.

Merck Sharp + Dohme Corp.

Gsi Group Corporation

William L Perry

Jonathan Phillips

Michael Chen

Norbert Laszka

Gyula Hojer

Steven Geehan

Helen Viazmensky

William J Kroenke

Martyn Davis

William E Saltzstein

Mark C Sleevi

Allison D Ortigosa

Chun-Ku Chen

Andrew Dunbar

Robert LaMotte

Luis Sierra

An embodiment is a sample rack system. The sample rack system comprises a rack having a base, a top opposite the base along a vertical direction, a receptacle that extends from the top toward the base along the vertical direction, and a receiver element proximate the top. The receptacle is sized to receive a sample collection unit. The system also includes a retention clip for holding the sample collection unit in the receptacle. The retention clip includes an engagement head for attachment to the receiver element of the rack. The engagement head defines an outer surface. The retention clip also includes a curved tail that extends from the engagement head and contacts the sample collection unit when the sample collection unit is placed in the receptacle. The outer surface of the retention clip does not project outwardly from the rack when the retention clip is attached to the rack.

Retention clip and sample rack for a sample analysis system

An embodiment is a sample analysis system for analyzing a sample that includes at least one test device for analyzing the sample. The system also includes a rack handler operable to move a sample from a first location to a second location along a travel path. The rack handler has a rotation assembly including a) an engagement element for engagement with the sample rack, and b) a motor coupled to the engagement element and is operable to cause rotation of the engagement element. The rotation assembly rotates the sample rack from a first orientation into a second orientation along the travel path when the engagement element engages the sample rack.

Sample rack handler and rotation assembly for a sample analysis system

An embodiment of the disclosure is a rack adapted to engage a rack handler. The rack includes a rack body. The rack body has a bottom, a top opposite the bottom, and a receptacle that extends from the top toward the bottom. The receptacle is sized to receive the sample collection unit. The rack body has a first interior surface that extends from the bottom toward the top, and a second interior surface that extends from the bottom toward the top. The second interior surface is opposite to the first interior surface so as to at least partially define a slot along the bottom. The rack body also includes an interference groove in the slot along at least one of the first interior surface and the second interior surface. The slot and the interference groove are sized to engage a portion of the rack handler.

Sample rack for sample analysis system

Absorbent laminated materials that include two spunbond nonwoven layers with a cellulose layer arranged in between the spunbond nonwoven layers are disclosed. The different layers of the absorbent laminated material are bonded through an ultrasonic treatment, and can further undergo an embossing step. In addition, the absorbent laminated materials may be used as disposable wiping products, among other applications.

Absorbent laminated material

A method for crystallizing insulin or insulin analogs under alkaline conditions and purifying the insulin or insulin analog crystals by filtering through a filter and drying the insulin or insulin analog crystals captured on the filter to produce crystalline insulin or insulin analog crystal compositions is described. In particular aspects, the method may be used to crystalize insulin glargine.

Method for preparing crystalline insulin

A system is disclosed for recording continuous streaming data. The system includes a data collection unit, a wireless data transmission unit, a wireless data reception unit and a recorder unit. The data collection unit is for continuously collecting data at a data collection frequency, &#x192;and providing collected data. The wireless data transmission unit is for continuously transmitting the collected data at a data transmission frequency, &#x192;where &#x192;is greater than &#x192;. The wireless data reception unit is for continuously receiving collected data at a data reception frequency, &#x192;where &#x192;is equal to &#x192;. The recorder unit is for providing a recorder output of the collected data at a frequency of &#x192;where &#x192;is equal to &#x192;.

Wireless chart recorder system and method

Method for producing carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes were prepared using a low power, atmospheric pressure, microwave-generated plasma torch system. After generating carbon monoxide microwave plasma, a flow of carbon monoxide was directed first through a bed of metal particles/glass beads and then along the outer surface of a ceramic tube located in the plasma. As a flow of argon was introduced into the plasma through the ceramic tube, ropes of entangled carbon nanotubes, attached to the surface of the tube, were produced. Of these, longer ropes formed on the surface portion of the tube located in the center of the plasma. Transmission electron micrographs of individual nanotubes revealed that many were single-walled.

Method for producing carbon nanotubes

Method for producing metallic particles. The method converts metallic nanoparticles into larger, spherical metallic particles. An aerosol of solid metallic nanoparticles and a non-oxidizing plasma having a portion sufficiently hot to melt the nanoparticles are generated. The aerosol is directed into the plasma where the metallic nanoparticles melt, collide, join, and spheroidize. The molten spherical metallic particles are directed away from the plasma and enter the afterglow where they cool and solidify.

Method for producing metallic microparticles

Method for producing metallic nanoparticles. The method includes generating an aerosol of solid metallic microparticles, generating non-oxidizing plasma with a plasma hot zone at a temperature sufficiently high to vaporize the microparticles into metal vapor, and directing the aerosol into the hot zone of the plasma. The microparticles vaporize in the hot zone to metal vapor. The metal vapor is directed away from the hot zone and to the plasma afterglow where it cools and condenses to form solid metallic nanoparticles.

Method for producing metallic nanoparticles

Display rack for displaying small containers of glitter

A laboratory attachment jig is described for use in accurately positioning an attachment relative to an implant abutment/fixture analog of a working model. This jig comprises an orientation arm having a first end and a second end, the orientation arm including a fastener for securing the orientation arm to the abutment/fixture analog of the working model. A primary support member is attached to the second end of the orientation arm, with the primary support member and the orientation arm being supported transversely in a first plane. The primary support member includes a vertical positioning sleeve and a fastener for the vertical positioning sleeve. A lateral support arm is attached to the vertical positioning sleeve of the primary support member and includes an end. A mandrel support member is attached to the end of the lateral support member for retaining the attachment. The lateral support arm includes a lateral positioning sleeve and a fastener for the lateral positioning sleeve. In use, the lateral support arm is adapted to be movable up or down on the primary support member upon loosening of the fastener for the vertical positioning sleeve and is adapted to be movable forward or backward relative to the primary support member upon loosening of the fastener for the lateral positioning sleeve.

Laboratory attachment jig for prosthodontic restoration

A method is described for fabricating a dental prosthodontic restoration to be fitted on at least first and second implant fixtures, each of the implant fixtures supporting an abutment. The method begins by fitting a first abutment screw assembly to said first implant fixture, the first abutment screw assembly including a screw portion, and an attachment secured to the screw portion. The first abutment screw assembly is then tightened to retain the assembly in the first implant fixture. Then, the method continues by fitting a screw portion of a second abutment screw assembly to said second implant fixture and tightening the screw portion to the second implant fixture. Using an intra-oral jig mechanism, the attachment of the second abutment screw assembly is then located in a predetermined position relative to the screw portion thereof such that the attachments of the first and second abutment screw assemblies have a parallel orientation. The method can alternatively be practiced using two-piece assemblies.

Method for paralleling implant restorative components

A system for driving and tightening components in a dental prosthodontic restoration. The system comprises at least a first driver having a body portion and a shank portion depending from the body portion, the body portion including a socket and a bore axially disposed through the body portion and opening through to the socket, the shank portion having a predetermined driver structure at one end. The system includes at least a first torque element comprising an outer member and an inner member, the inner member aligned with respect to the outer member and attached thereto by one or more spokes, the outer member having a predetermined geometry to enable the outer member to be received in the socket of the driver. A mandrel is also provided and includes a first portion received in the inner member of the torque element and a second portion received in the bore when the mandrel, the torque element and the driver are assembled together. Upon rotation of the mandrel, the inner member of the torque element rotates with respect to the outer member of the torque element only while the spokes are intact. The number of spokes and the placement of the spokes relative to the inner and outer members of the torque element are predetermined such that upon rotation of the mandrel the spokes remain intact provided the torque applied to the mandrel is below a predetermined level.

System for driving and tightening components in a prosthodontic

A dental prosthodontic restoration includes at least one implant fixture adapted to be implanted in a jawbone of a patient. The implant fixture has a threaded bore axially disposed therethrough and opening centrally through its gingival end. In one embodiment, the restoration includes a standard abutment having an abutment base having a fitting at its inferior end, a socket at its superior end, and a bore axially disposed through the base and opening centrally through the fitting and the socket. The abutment base is supported on the implant fixture, preferably in a non-rotational manner. The restoration further includes an abutment screw having an externally-threaded shaft for mating with the threaded bore of the implant fixture, a male fitting at its superior end having a polygonal cross-section, and a secondary bore opening through the superior end coaxial with and extending toward the shaft. Preferably, a locking sleeve is provided and has an outer periphery formed in a predetermined shape for mating with the superior socket of the abutment base. A bore is axially disposed through the sleeve and has the same polygonal cross-section as the male fitting at the superior end of the abutment screw. When the abutment base, the abutment screw and the locking sleeve are assembled intra-orally in the patient's mouth, the locking sleeve locks the abutment screw to the abutment base to prevent rotation, movement and loosening of the abutment screw. A similar locking mechanism is provided for coping screw.

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Irving, TX, United States of America

William L Perry