A non-destructive testing method for flexural strength of fine ceramic, an apparatus, and a storage medium, including adjusting an uncut intact fine ceramic test sample to an ultrasonic testing position, and fixing the test sample; adjusting an ultrasonic testing instrument, controlling and adjusting the positions of ultrasonic testing probes of the ultrasonic testing instrument until the ultrasonic testing probes, the fine ceramic test sample and the resiling direction are located on the same plane, performing ultrasonic testing on the test sample, and collecting ultrasonic testing data of the test sample; adjusting the position of the fine ceramic test sample until a resilience testing rod and the test sample are located on the same plane and fixed, performing resilience testing on the test sample, and collecting resilience testing data of the test sample; and building a data model, or substituting testing data into the pre-built data model.

The present disclosure is, in one aspect, directed to a locking assembly for securing a sample tube assembly to a sample manifold of a measurement system. The locking assembly includes a ramp block having one or more slots defined therein and configured to at least partially receive a portion of the sample tube assembly. The ramp block also includes a plurality of surface features defined therealong and configured to engage and move the sample tube assembly toward and into engagement with the sample manifold. The ramp block further is movable between a plurality of positions including an open position for allowing the sample tube assembly to be received through the one or more slots or openings, and a closed position substantially sealing the sample tube assembly against or within the sample manifold. Other aspects also are described.

When the type is to be changed from serum (preceding sample) to urine (current sample), “serum” is set to a preceding type and “urine” is set to a measurement type at number 1 in a condition number. At condition number 1, the wash type is pattern 1, with washing performed once with detergent 1. Where the preceding sample is serum and the current sample is CSF, the condition number is 2 and the wash type is pattern 2, with washing performed twice using detergent 1 and once with detergent 2. Where the preceding sample is urine and the current sample is CSF, the condition number is 3 and the wash type is pattern 3, with washing performed once with detergent 1, once with detergent 2, and once with water. In the case of pattern 4, washing is performed three times with detergent 1.

An automatic analyzer has a supply unit that stores and supplies a liquid to be used by the analyzer, an analyzer circulation system that circulates the liquid within the analyzer, and a supply unit circulation system that circulates the liquid within the supply unit. An analysis controller switches a flow rate of the liquid circulated by at least one of the analyzer circulation system and the supply unit circulation system between a first flow rate in a normal state and a second flow rate different from the first flow rate. Consequently, by suppressing fungal propagation within a circulation flow path for a liquid, compared to conventional techniques, the frequency with which a liquid is replaced and the frequency with which the inside of a reaction tank is cleaned are reduced and a time period for a maintenance operation by an operator is reduced.

A power off delay system and method is configured to delay termination of electrical power to a digital pathology device in a power off condition. If the apparatus includes a UPS, the power off delay system and method delays termination of electrical power when a power switch is turned off and when a catastrophic power failure occurs. During the delay of the termination of electrical power, the digital pathology device is configured to control the scanning stage system and the glass slide conveyor system and the slide rack conveyor system to place each of these systems into a known state and position all glass slides into a known position prior to the termination of electrical power to the digital pathology device. This allows the digital pathology device to resume normal operation upon power up.

The invention provides a sampling arrangement (105) for sampling from a reactor (50), the sampling arrangement (105) comprising a gas inlet (110), a solvent inlet (120), a solvent compartment (130), one or more multiple-position valves (140), a sampling compartment (150), and an outlet, wherein in a first operational mode (10) the one or more multiple-position valves (140) are configured to provide: fluid contact between the solvent inlet (120) and the solvent compartment (130); fluid contact between the reactor (50) and the sampling compartment (150); and fluid separation between the solvent compartment (130) and the sampling compartment (150); and wherein in a second operational mode (20) the one or more multiple-position valves (140) are configured to provide: fluid contact between the gas inlet (110), the solvent compartment (130), the sampling compartment (150), and the outlet (160).

A sample transport system has a carrier configured to hold a sample tube for a sample to be transported and mixed, a transporter configured to support the carrier, a guide portion configured to impart motion to the carrier on the transporter and deliver the carrier to a destination location, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify instructions associated with the sample, the instructions including a movement profile configured to cause mixing of the sample, communicate with the guide portion to cause the carrier to follow the movement profile on the transporter to cause the mixing of the sample, and deliver the sample to the destination location.

A modular geologic core examination table is claimed. The modular geologic core examination table includes at least two legs, each leg comprising an extending portion for increasing the effective length of each leg, the extending portion at least partially concentrically disposed within or around the leg from which it extends, and wheels affixed to each of the at least two legs, wherein the wheels comprise braking functionality. The modular geologic core examination table also includes a tabletop coupled to the at least two legs, the tabletop including a top surface for receiving a core sample tray configured to hold the geologic core samples, wherein the tabletop is disposed above an automated guided vehicle (AGV) configured to navigate the modular core examination table while carrying geologic core samples from one geologic processing station to another without collisions.

The present invention is a sample processing apparatus. The apparatus includes: a sample processing unit configured to process a sample; a display; a memory for storing an electronic manual for the sample processing apparatus; and a controller that is capable of showing a relevant part of the electronic manual on the display when a trouble has occurred in the sample processing unit, the relevant part of the electronic manual describing an operation procedure to deal with the trouble.

A diagnosis system and method for detecting various Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in a biological sample by utilizing a smart platform configured to harness animal bio-sensors trained to detect various VOC's which may indicate various pathologies, and by conducting various data collection practices and analysis methods in order to produce output results. The diagnosis system and method is configured to analyze behavioral parameters concerning the animal bio-sensor and provide a non-invasive and safe diagnostic solution that does not involve exposing a patient to radiation or any other potentially harmful procedure.