Abstract:
A variable slip drive system for driving a variable speed induction motor. The system includes a tachometer for providing a signal proportional to the speed of the motor and a slip oscillator. The output of the tachometer and slip oscillator are combined by a motor drive oscillator to provide a motor drive signal. The frequency of the motor drive signal equals the tachometer signal, less the frequency of the slip signal. The motor drive signal is converted into a proportional, three-phase, high power signal for powering the motor. The frequency of the slip signal is controlled so as to be proportional to the motor speed as a means of optimizing the motor's performance.
Abstract:
Nucleoside phosphoramidite intermediates are prepared by a chemical reaction represented by a formula: In addition, nucleoside phosphoramidite intermediates are prepared by a chemical reaction represented by the following formula: In both of the above chemical reaction formulas, X is a phosphate protecting group; each Y is a secondary amino group; Z is a hydroxy protecting group; the weak acid is capable of selectively protonating only one amine of the secondary amino groups; each A is selected from a group consisting of -H, -OH, and -OZ; B is selected from a group consisting of natural and unnatural purine and pyrimidine bases; G is a heterocyclic base protecting group; each D is selected from a group consisting of -H and -OZ; E is selected from a group consisting of -OH and -OZ, provided that (a) when both As are the same and are -H or -OZ, then E is -OH and (b) both As and E cannot all simultaneously be equal; n is a number from 0-2; r, s, and t are each 0 or 1, provided that r + s + t = 2; the solvent is capable of (a) solubilizing I, II, and III and (b) allowing the reaction to proceed; and III is present in a molar concentration at least equal to the molar concentration of reactable I. Also, a novel compound having a formula wherein X is methyl.
Abstract:
In clinical analyzers in which fluid to be analyzed is aspirated into the analyzer by a probe immersed in a sample cup, withdrawal of insufficient sample quantity can cause inaccuracy in the analysis. The invention includes an electromagnetic sensing device (22) in a conduit (17) into which the sample liquid is mixed. The electromagnetic sensing device detects the presence of air (18) in the conduit (17) which indicates that an insufficient liquid volume has been aspirated.
Abstract:
Un régulateur de tension de commutation est destiné au couplage d'une source de potentiel de courant alternatif à une charge de courant continu. Des moyens à thyristors redresseurs d'ondes pleines fournissent une source de potentiel à courant continu qui est connectée à la charge par l'intermédiaire d'une inductance en série avec sa charge. L'entrée de l'inductance est shuntée par une diode de commutation qui forme un circuit pour le courant inductif lorsque les moyens à thyristors se trouvent dans une phase de non-conduction de leurs cycles de fonctionnement. Des moyens de circuit sont prévus pour inverser la polarisation de la diode de commutation à l'avance de chaque cycle de conduction des moyens à thyristors. En conséquence, le niveau d'interférences de hautes fréquences (RFI) conduites vers la ligne de puissance à courant alternatif est considérablement réduit.
Abstract:
Monoclonal antibodies have been developed which specifically bind the PSA-ACT complex without significant cross-reactivity with PSA, ACT or CG-ACT. The antibodies were generated using a unique immunogen comprising a PSA-ACT complex having bound to monoclonal antibodies against PSA and monoclonal antibodies against ACT. It is theorized that the antibodies against PSA and ACT block immunodominant sites on the PSA-ACT complex. The antibodies generated against the unique immunogen specifically bind the PSA-ACT complex, but have no significant cross-reactivity with either PSA or ACT. The monoclonal antibodies of the present invention can be used in immunoassays to specifically detect PSA-ACT in a sample.
Abstract:
A nephelometer and nephelometer/turbidimeter combination of the type useful in automated chemical analyzers is provided. The combination includes a laser for generating a polarized laser beam having an S-wave component and a P-wave component. The beam is split by a beam splitter specially constructed so that a known proportion of one of the two polarized portions of the beam is directed to a reaction container. In the reaction container, a first polarized component of the laser beam is used in a nephelometric chemical analysis. The remainder of the laser beam passes through the beam splitter to a laser control light detector. Before the remainder of the laser beam reaches the laser control light detector, however, the polarized component which is not used in nephelometric chemical analysis is filtered out. The laser control detector uses the non-filtered portion of the laser beam to control the output of the laser. The combination also includes an LED which emits a beam of light at a longer wavelength than that of the laser. Such beam of light is projected through the reaction container to a turbidimeter light detector. A second beam splitter is provided between the reaction container and the turbidimeter light detector to deflect the residual portion of the laser beam away from the laser. This prevents the residual portion of the laser beam from being reflected back into the reaction container.
Abstract:
A non-liquid scatter standard for use in nephelometry and turbidimetry systems which comprises a clear silicon rubber gel in which an effective light scattering amount of inorganic particles are suspended. The particles have an index of refraction greater than that of the silicon rubber gel.
Abstract:
Universal solid support oligonucleotide synthesis reagents, oligonucleotide synthesis processes, and reagents for cleaving oligonucleotides from solid supports are disclosed. Oligonucleotide synthesis reagents have the following general formula: SS - R - O - R wherein SS is a solid support; R is (a), (b) or (c), where R is hydrogen or alkyl and R is a phosphate protecting group; and R is a ring moiety having vicinal groups -XR and -YR wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and NH and one of R and R is a blocking moiety and the other is hydrogen or a hydroxy protecting group. Oligonucleotide cleaving reagents include methylamine and/or ammonium hydroxide and trimethylamine.
Abstract translation:公开了通用固体支持寡核苷酸合成试剂,寡核苷酸合成方法和用于从固体支持物切割寡核苷酸的试剂。 寡核苷酸合成试剂具有以下通式:SS-R 6 -O-R 3其中SS是固体支持物; R 6是(a),(b)或(c),其中R 5是氢或烷基,R 4是磷酸酯保护基; 并且R 3是具有连位-XR 1和-YR 2的环部分,其中X和Y各自独立地选自O,S和NH以及R 1和 R 2是封端部分,另一个是氢或羟基保护基团。 寡核苷酸切割试剂包括甲胺和/或氢氧化铵和三甲胺。
Abstract:
A system for simultaneously conducting multiple ligand assays on a sample potentially containing target analytes uses as a detector a waveguide having thereon a plurality of probes of known recognition to the target analytes. The probes are in discrete areas on the waveguide. A sample containing target analyte is treated with a light-responsive compound such that it binds to the target analyte to form a conjugate and the conjugate is applied to the probes on the waveguide. A laser light is passed into the waveguide so that evanescent waves radiate from the waveguide. Where conjugate has attached to probe there is emission of light different from that emitted by a probe without conjugate attached thereto.
Abstract:
A gel pump operated by a stepper motor may be used to deliver fresh gel to one or more capillaries through one or more manifolds and valves. By controlling the valves, fresh gel delivered by the pump will replace the old gel in the capillaries for an automated gel replacement system. In a different setting of the valves, the manifolds may be purged of the old gel prior to delivery of fresh gel to the capillaries. The gel delivery system may also be combined with an electrophoresis system so that sealing connection capable of withstanding high pressure adequate for gel injection need not be frequently broken when the gel is to be replaced. Manifold/reflector assembly is advantageously used in the system that facilitates electrical circuit for electrophoresis and for gel replacement.