A cascade refrigeration system having a first refrigeration stage that defines a first fluid circuit and includes a first expansion device and a second refrigeration stage that defines a second fluid circuit, fluidically isolated from the first fluid circuit, that includes a second expansion device. The second expansion device includes a first capillary tube and a second capillary tube in parallel flow arrangement, and a second stage valve in fluid communication with the second capillary tube for selectively controlling flow of the second refrigerant through the second capillary tube in response to at least one operating condition of the refrigeration system without interrupting flow of the second refrigerant through the first capillary tube. The refrigeration system further includes at least one interstage heat exchanger in heat transferring communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 40/00 - Subcoolers, desuperheaters or superheaters
A thawing device, comprising: a housing; a first heater plate assembly supported by the housing; at least one first heater thermally coupled to the first heater plate assembly; a second heater plate assembly supported by the housing and opposing the first heater plate assembly to define a bag receiving region between opposing faces of the first heater plate assembly and the second heater plate assembly; at least one second heater thermally coupled to the second heater plate assembly; the thawing device being arranged such that at least one of the first heater plate assembly and the second heater plate assembly is moveable relative to the other of the first heater plate assembly and the second heater plate assembly such that the first heater plate assembly and the second heater plate assembly engage with, and apply heat to, respective opposite sides of the at least one bag containing frozen liquid.
A cascade refrigeration system having a first refrigeration stage that defines a first fluid circuit and includes a first expansion device and a second refrigeration stage that defines a second fluid circuit, fluidically isolated from the first fluid circuit, that includes a second expansion device. The second expansion device includes a first capillary tube and a second capillary tube in parallel flow arrangement, and a second stage valve in fluid communication with the second capillary tube for selectively controlling flow of the second refrigerant through the second capillary tube in response to at least one operating condition of the refrigeration system without interrupting flow of the second refrigerant through the first capillary tube. The refrigeration system further includes at least one interstage heat exchanger in heat transferring communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 41/385 - Dispositions with two or more expansion means arranged in parallel on a refrigerant line leading to the same evaporator
F25B 41/39 - Dispositions with two or more expansion means arranged in series, i.e. multi-stage expansion, on a refrigerant line leading to the same evaporator
A manifold system including a plurality of manifold blocks form a fluid conduit for fluid flow through the manifold system. The manifold blocks are removably coupled together. The manifold block includes a tubular body defining a first fluid passageway having a first flow axis. The first end includes a first female union defined by a first mounting flange and a neck extending from the first mounting flange in along the first flow axis toward the second end of the tubular body defining an opening to the first fluid passageway of the tubular body at the first end. The second end includes a male union defined by an annular flange and a tubular connector extending from the annular flange along the first flow axis to the second end of the tubular body defining an opening to the first fluid passageway at the second end.
A thermoelectric assembly for use with a chiller system includes a reservoir for liquid coolant and a pump to circulate the liquid coolant through the thermoelectric assembly. The thermoelectric assembly includes a thermally conductive block surrounded by a housing and configured to exchange heat with the liquid coolant. Fluid passageways extend between first and second ends of the block with first and second endplates coupled to the respective first and second ends. The first and second endplates enclose respective terminal ends of the fluid passageways to interconnect the fluid passageways at the first and second ends to define a fluid flow loop within the block, with an inlet and an outlet each in fluid communication with the fluid flow loop. A heat sink is thermally coupled to the block and a thermoelectric device is in thermal communication with the block and the heat sink.
F25B 21/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect
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Freezers and operating methods using adaptive defrost
A freezer and method of operating a freezer are provided with an adaptive defrost cycle. The freezer includes a controller that operates the freezer to: provide cooling to a cabinet via an evaporator during periodic operational cycles, monitor a time elapsed since a most recent defrost cycle, determine whether the time elapsed is greater than a current defrost interval, and perform a defrost cycle if so. The controller varies the current defrost interval between a first, larger time value and a second, smaller time value based on a plurality of trigger signals in response to various operating characteristics of the freezer monitored by sensors. After each defrost cycle is completed, the current defrost interval is reset to the first, larger time value.
A laboratory shaker is provided having a shaker platform and a shaker mechanism operatively connected to the shaker platform. The shaker mechanism is configured to oscillate the shaker platform and at least one liquid-containing vessel supported on the platform. A spill tray is located beneath the shaker platform that has at least one aperture extending through the spill tray. The at least one aperture is configured to permit the operative connection of the shaker mechanism to the shaker platform through the aperture, wherein the spill tray is configured to contain spilled liquid from the at least one liquid-containing vessel.
B01F 11/00 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
B01F 31/20 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes
B01F 31/22 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle
A refrigerator of the present invention includes a refrigeration system having a water-cooled condenser and a liquid line heat exchanger for additional cooling with the water, at a position upstream in the direction of flow of water from the cooling that occurs at the condenser. The use of water cooling at these two portions of the refrigeration system improves the energy efficiency of the refrigerator, while also significantly improving temperature responsiveness (e.g., reducing an amount of time necessary to “pull down” the temperature of a cooled space in the refrigerator to a desired set point temperature). The refrigerator may include one or a plurality of refrigeration stages, in various embodiments, and an additional sub-cooling heat exchanger may be provided in the refrigeration system downstream from the liquid line heat exchanger when the refrigerator includes multiple cascaded circuits.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor that is a variable speed compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. A controller stages operation of the first and second compressors and runs the second compressor at an initial speed less than a maximum speed initially when a staging protocol is performed during start up or re-starting of the refrigeration system.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
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Refrigeration system having a variable speed compressor
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor that is a variable speed compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. A controller stages operation of the first and second compressors and runs the second compressor at an initial speed less than a maximum speed initially when a staging protocol is performed during start up or re-starting of the refrigeration system.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
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Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for controlling the transmission of data related to biological material storage environmental conditions
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Refrigeration system having a variable speed compressor
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor that is a variable speed compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. A controller stages operation of the first and second compressors and runs the second compressor at an initial speed less than a maximum speed initially when a staging protocol is performed during start up or re-starting of the refrigeration system.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
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Sensor container for mounting a temperature sensor, and associated refrigerator
A refrigerator for storing products includes a sensor container configured to position at least one temperature sensor within a refrigerated interior in a cabinet of the refrigerator. The sensor container includes a main body portion enclosing a hollow interior space configured to receive a ballast liquid, and a plurality of dry wells which each extend generally horizontally between a closed end within the hollow interior space and an open end. The temperature sensors positioned in the dry wells are surrounded by ballast liquid but are not in direct contact with refrigerated air within the cabinet or the ballast liquid. The temperature measurements therefore approximate the thermal response of products (such as blood) stored in the cabinet without necessitating submersible sensors or a risk of liquid leaks. The temperature measurements may be sent to elements such as a chart recorder, and a display and alarm device associated with the refrigerator.
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Transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making in the field of operation of equipment for biological material storage Electronic instruments for use in remotely monitoring and collecting data related to biological material storage environments; computer software for measuring, collecting, analyzing, alerting, and reporting door access, reliability and failure rates, and environmental parameters including energy consumption, temperature, in the field of biological material storage environments Electronic monitoring and reporting of data relating to status and condition of biological material storage environments using computers or sensors
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Rack for use with a temperature controlled bath, and a related method
A rack is provided for use with a temperature controlled bath having a housing containing a reservoir with a supply of working fluid and an opening providing access to the reservoir. The rack includes a rack body, and a vessel support supported by the rack body and configured for supporting at least one vessel. The rack further includes a supporting foot assembly supported by the rack body and including a plurality of support feet. Each support foot is configured for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position.
A recirculating bath includes a reservoir for receiving a working liquid, a recirculating pump, and at least one thermal element. The recirculating pump and thermal element are located externally to the reservoir so that the reservoir has an unobstructed working space. The thermal element may be thermally coupled to the working liquid through an interior surface of the reservoir, or the working liquid may be circulated over the thermal element by the recirculating pump in a chamber external to the reservoir. The recirculating bath may also include a lid that provides access to the reservoir by pivoting on a latching hinge. When open, the lid may provide a working surface adjacent to the reservoir. The lid may also include a selector that unlatches the hinge so that the lid can be removed. The recirculating pump may be fluidically coupled to the reservoir via a manifold.
F25D 17/02 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating liquids, e.g. brine
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
A storage basket is configured to hold multiple product units such as blood bags within the cabinet of a freezer. The storage basket includes first and second spaced-apart sidewalls and a plurality of inclined shelves extending between and coupled to these sidewalls. The inclined shelves include a plurality of air flow apertures that defined storage receptacles for product units as well as additional flow apertures to ensure minimal hindrance of cooling air flow within the freezer. The storage basket also includes handles that enable easy grasping and movement of multiple product units at once into and out of the freezer. As a result, the amount of time needed to cool product units down to a desired temperature with the freezer is reduced and the storage density within the freezer is increased.
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Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of pamphlets and articles in the fields of equipment and consumables, all for laboratory and scientific use, and in the field of laboratory methods for sample analysis and storage Providing information in the fields of equipment and consumables, all for laboratory and scientific use, and in the field of laboratory methods for sample analysis and storage
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electronic instruments for use in remotely monitoring and collecting data related to biological material storage environments; computer software for measuring environmental parameters including humidity, temperature, dry contacts, gas, fluids and differential pressure in the field of biological material storage environments
A cold storage unit includes a side access storage rack for holding storage boxes. The storage rack includes a housing with a top wall, a bottom wall, and a rear side wall extending between the top and bottom walls to define a storage space. The storage rack also includes a plurality of vertical dividers extending from the rear side wall and a horizontal shelf configured to be engaged with the plurality of vertical dividers to split the storage space into a grid of box receptacles for the storage boxes. The horizontal shelf includes an angled front portion that is bent and is configured to frictionally engage divider slots in the vertical dividers to thereby hold the horizontal shelf in position with respect to the housing. This frictional engagement simplifies manufacturing and improves the functionality of the storage rack.
A sliding drawer storage rack for cold storage units includes a rack body and a plurality of shelves operatively coupled to the rack body. A drawer defines a storage cavity and is configured to be supported for sliding movement by at least one of the plurality of shelves. A plurality of divider lips extends upwardly from the drawer to divide the storage cavity into a plurality of box receptacles sized to receive a storage box. At least some of the plurality of shelves are defined by opposing first and second L-shaped supports laterally spaced from each other and coupled to the rack body, thereby reducing material use and weight of the storage rack.
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temperature controlled bath circulators for laboratory use equipped to heat and/or cool liquid heat transfer materials temperature controlled bath circulators for industrial use equipped to heat and/or cool liquid heat transfer materials
37.
Refrigeration system management and information display
Embodiments of the invention provide methods of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, methods for managing a refrigeration system, refrigeration systems, methods of providing redundancy to a refrigeration system, and injector systems. A refrigeration system and method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system includes monitoring a temperature associated with the refrigeration system, detecting events associated with the refrigeration system, and displaying the temperature and at least one event associated with the refrigeration system occurring during a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature occurring during the predetermined period of time and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event occurring during the predetermined period of time.
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. At least one of the first or second compressors is a variable speed compressor.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
39.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISPLAY
Embodiments of the invention provide methods of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system (10), methods for managing a refrigeration system (10), refrigeration systems (10), methods of providing redundancy to a refrigeration system (10), and injector systems (160). A refrigeration system (10) and method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system (10) includes monitoring a temperature associated with the refrigeration system (10), detecting events associated with the refrigeration system (10), and displaying the temperature and at least one event associated with the refrigeration system (10) occurring during a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature occurring during the predetermined period of time and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event occurring during the predetermined period of time.
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Laboratory apparatus and instruments in particular hot plates, agitators and stirrers; the aforementioned hot plates in particular stirring hotplates and hotplates with coverings of ceramics; the aforementioned agitators in particular agitators for hot plates; parts and fittings for all aforementioned goods.
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system 20 is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant 34, and has a first compressor 50, a condenser 54, and a first expansion device 58 that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant 36, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor 70, a second expansion device 74, and an evaporator 78 that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. A heat exchanger 44 is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants 34, 36. At least one of the first or second compressors 50, 70 is a variable speed compressor.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
43.
CASCADE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MOUNTED WITHIN A DECK
A refrigeration system (20) is provided for use with an ultra-low temperature freezer (10) having a deck (14) and a refrigerated cabinet (16) supported above the deck (14). The system (20) has a first refrigeration stage (24) and a second refrigeration stage (26). The first stage (24) defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant (34). The first stage (24) has a first compressor (50), a condenser (54) and a first expansion device (58) that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second stage (26) defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant (36). The second stage (26) has a second compressor (70), a second expansion device (74) and an evaporator (78) that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. The system (20) includes an insulated enclosure (150) supported within the deck (14) and a split-flow heat exchanger (44) that is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits and which is located within the insulated enclosure (150).
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F25D 11/04 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators specially adapted for storing deep-frozen articles
A refrigeration system is provided for use with an ultra-low temperature freezer having a deck and a refrigerated cabinet supported above the deck. The system has a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant. The first stage has a first compressor, a condenser and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant. The second stage has a second compressor, a second expansion device and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. The system includes an insulated enclosure supported within the deck and a split-flow heat exchanger that is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits and which is located within the insulated enclosure.
A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. At least one of the first or second compressors is a variable speed compressor.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
An ultra low temperature refrigeration system (10) and technique, includes a cabinet (24) with a storage chamber (12) maintained at a certain temperature range, a door (16) providing a seal with the cabinet (24) when engaged with the cabinet (24), and a dehumidifier (22, 60) connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber (12) within the cabinet (24).
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
A storage cabinet (16) is provided for an ultra-low temperature freezer (10). The cabinet (16) includes a base platform (62a), a plurality of side structural insulated panels (45, 50, 55) each defining a side wall of the storage cabinet (16), and a plurality of generally vertically oriented posts (40) extending from the base platform (62a). Each of the plurality of vertically oriented posts (40) has a slot (40a) for receiving an edge portion (45a, 50a, 55a) of one of the insulated panels (45, 50, 55) therealong. The slot (40a) may have a generally U-shaped profile that surrounds the edge portion (45a, 50a, 55a) of one of the insulated panels (45, 50, 55). At least one of the generally vertically oriented posts (40) has a channel (40c) that extends along a longitudinal dimension thereof, the channel (40c) being configured to receive one of insulation, tubing, or wiring of the freezer therethrough.
An ultra low temperature refrigeration system and technique, includes a cabinet with a storage chamber maintained at a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, and a dehumidifying unit connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber within the cabinet.
F25D 21/00 - DefrostingPreventing frostingRemoving condensed or defrost water
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
F25D 21/02 - Detecting the presence of frost or condensate
F25D 21/04 - Preventing the formation of frost or condensate
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidificationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
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Methods for wirelessly operating water purification systems
Wireless methods for dispensing water supplied by a main purification unit to a remote dispensing device. The remote dispensing device is fluidly coupled with the main purification unit. A wireless transceiver is associated with the remote dispensing device and another wireless transceiver is associated with the main purification unit. The wireless transceivers communicate across a wireless communications link between the remote dispensing device and the main purification unit. The system may include multiple remote dispensing devices and/or multiple main purification units.
Wireless water purification systems and wireless remote dispensing devices for a water purification system. The remote dispensing device is fluidly coupled with the main purification unit. A wireless transceiver is associated with the remote dispensing device and another wireless transceiver is associated with the main purification unit. The wireless transceivers communicate across a wireless communications link between the remote dispensing device and the main purification unit. The system may include multiple remote dispensing devices and/or multiple main purification units.
A pressure equalization port for a refrigeration unit is provided. The port includes a conduit having a thermally conductive body. The conduit includes a first opening exposed to a refrigeration chamber enclosed within the refrigeration unit, and a second opening exposed to a space external to the refrigeration chamber. At least one heat-dissipating refrigerant flow coil surrounds a portion of the thermally conductive body to heat said body.
A microplate assembly comprising a multi-well microplate and a plurality of reagent wells proximal the multi-wells. The microplate includes a frame that houses a plurality of open wells in a rectangular array. Reagent wells mounted within the microplate to react with the contents of the open wells during a g-force acting upon the microplate. The open wells function as a vessel for liquid samples that occupy predetermined spaces within the interior volumes. Each liquid sample remains within its predetermined space for all orientations of the microplate assembly.
A microplate assembly comprising a multi-well microplate and a plurality of reagent wells proximal the multi-wells. The microplate includes a frame that houses a plurality of open wells in a rectangular array. Reagent wells mounted within the microplate to react with the contents of the open wells during a g-force acting upon the microplate. The open wells function as a vessel for liquid samples that occupy predetermined spaces within the interior volumes. Each liquid sample remains within its predetermined space for all orientations of the microplate assembly.
An attachment and release apparatus for attaching a rotor to a centrifuge drive assembly and for attaching a cover to the rotor. The apparatus includes a knob, a cover wherein the knob has a plunger disposed therein. The apparatus also includes an adapter having detents and a drive spindle having detents. In addition, the apparatus has at least one adapter moveable element retained within a passage located on the knob and least one drive spindle moveable element retained within an additional passage located on the knob. The apparatus also includes a biasing element disposed around one end of the plunger.
In a user interface to select a desired rotor from a set of rotors corresponding to compatible rotors for use in a centrifuge device, a home menu is utilized to access a previously selected rotor and an add menu is utilized to add the desired rotor in response to the desired rotor being absent from the home menu. In addition, the add menu includes the set of rotors.
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
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Measuring-, signal-, control apparatuses and instruments; parts of all aforementioned goods. Cool and freezing devices, also accessible, for medical and clinical purposes as well as for laboratories, morgues and undertaker's businesses; surgical, medical, tooth and veterinary instruments, devices and apparatuses (excluded surgical nails, hip nail plates, bending instruments for bone marrow nails, extractors for bone nails); scientific apparatuses and instruments as laboratory apparatuses and instruments as well as scientific apparatuses and instruments for morgues and undertaker's businesses, ie as autopsy instruments and apparatuses. Cool and freezing devices, also accessible, for medical and clinical purposes as well as for laboratories, morgues and undertaker's businesses.
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Scientific apparatus for laboratory use, namely, centrifugal vacuum concentrators designed to separate, concentrate, centrifuge, and dry biological and chemical materials
tube sealing system for laboratory centrifuges comprised of centrifuge tubes, tube capping, assemblies, and mechanical seal crimpers used in connection therewith
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(1) Portable indicating pyrometer-millivoltmeters; current input controllers; combination current input controllers and indicating pyrometers; potentiometer type pyrometer controllers; portable combined indicating pyrometers and millivoltmeters.
(2) Laboratory, small unit production, tool and die hardening, and tempering electric furnaces; hot plates, combination hot plates and magnetic stirrers; flask heaters; magnetic stirrers and small laboratory dri-baths and incubators.
