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Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing > Analyzer, Structured Indicator, Or Manipulative Laboratory Device > Sample Mechanical Transport Means In Or For Automated Analytical System Sample Mechanical Transport Means In Or For Automated Analytical SystemSample Mechanical Transport Means In Or For Automated Analytical System patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/16/07 - 20070189924 - Drip shield A drip shield includes cover members that define a protective canopy over sample receptacles to prevent unwanted material from being deposited into the receptacles. The cover members cooperate to define at least one access hole through the drip shield to permit access to a sample receptacle by a pipette tip ... 07/12/07 - 20070160496 - Automated system for detecting the fixation of biomolecules on a sample in three dimensions The system has a plurality of dishes (1) for receiving at least one sample, each dish having a perforated base (2) enabling liquid reagents or solutions to pass continuously therethrough, the dishes being superposed in a confining tube (5); a circuit (50) for the continuous outflow of the solutions originating ... 06/28/07 - 20070148042 - Pipette chip supply device, sample analyzing apparatus, pipette chip supply method and sample analyzing method A pipette chip supply device for supplying a pipette chip for suctioning liquid, the pipette chip supply device comprising: a chip accommodating section for accommodating pipette chips; a conveying section for conveying the pipette chips supplied from the chip accommodating section; and a static eliminator for removing electrification charge of ... 06/28/07 - 20070148041 - Systems methods and kits for preparing specimen slides A system for preparing biological specimen slides comprises a slide preparation apparatus for preparing the specimen slides; a processor configured to control the slide preparation apparatus; and a data retrieval device coupled to the processor and configured to retrieve information from a storage device associated with the slide preparation apparatus ... 06/14/07 - 20070134130 - Biological specimen collection and transfer device and method of use A filtration based biological specimen collection and transfer system includes a vial cassette configured for accessibly storing a plurality of sample vials, a filter cassette configured for accessibly storing a plurality of filter cartridges, a slide cassette configured for accessibly storing a plurality of specimen slides, a specimen slide processor ... 05/31/07 - 20070122309 - Specimen analyzer and specimen suction device To present a specimen analyzer capable of executing positively operations of washing of a suction tube which returns to its original profile immediately even subjected to external force. The suction tube is made of superelastic alloy, and a washing unit for washing the suction tube is provided. And the specimen ... 04/19/07 - 20070086917 - Automated molecular pathology apparatus having fixed slide platforms Apparatus and methods for automatically staining or treating multiple tissue samples mounted on slides are provided, in which the slides and reagent bottles are held in fixed position, and the reagent, wash and coverslipping solutions brought to the slides. Alternatively, the slides are held in fixed position, while the reagent, ... 04/05/07 - 20070077172 - Biochemical processing apparatus provided with liquid transport mechanism A biochemical processing apparatus includes a plurality of reaction areas of different types, a pipette for dispensing a liquid, a pipette chip removably attachable on the pipette, and pipette chip storage spaces each capable of holding the pipette chip. The pipette chip storage spaces are provided in the plurality of ... 04/05/07 - 20070077171 - Apparatus for and method of processing substrate subjected to exposure process A specified time is determined which is a worst-case (or the longest) time period assumed as a time interval required between the instant at which an interface block receives an exposed substrate from an exposure unit and the instant at which a post-exposure bake process of the substrate starts in ... 03/29/07 - 20070071644 - Analyzer-supplying device The present invention relates to a test piece supplying device (1) comprising a container (4) for containing a plurality of test pieces, and also includes a movable body (3) moving relative to the container (4) with the test piece accommodated in a recess (30) so as to take the test ... 03/22/07 - 20070065342 - Mechanical mechanism for a sensor-dispensing instrument A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the sensor pack and ejecting one of the sensors ... 03/15/07 - 20070059205 - Automated micro-well plate handling device An automated micro-well plate handling device for removing a micro-well plate from within a vertically stacked plurality of micro-well plates and transferring the removable micro-well plate to a receiving area. A vertical storage device for storing the vertically stacked plurality of micro-well plates creates a vertical clearance space between the ... 03/08/07 - 20070053793 - Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer and an automatic analyzing system to identify samples and reagents used in the analyzer and members used in measurement of at least two objects in common: system reagents or buffer solution; sensor parts; probes; nozzles; chips; dispensing cups; tubes; ISE electrodes; detectors; deionized water; and waste, and ... 03/08/07 - 20070053792 - Automatic sampler An automatic sampler including a rinsing unit for rinsing a needle 2 by immersing the needle 2 into a rinsing solution in a rinsing chamber 1 and a gas injecting unit for injecting gas towards an outer surface of the needle 2 when the needle 2 is raised from the ... 03/01/07 - 20070048184 - System and method for testing specimens located at a plurality of service sites A system for testing a plurality of test specimens, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes a testing device for local testing of the specimen at a service site. The system further includes a computer located at the service site ... 02/15/07 - 20070036676 - Method and system for picking and placing vessels A method and system for picking and placing vessels are provided. The system includes a gripper assembly mounted on a positioning mechanism. The gripper assembly includes a cylinder, a plurality of flexible gripping members extending from the cylinder in a spaced-apart relationship for receiving therebetween a vessel and holding it ... 02/08/07 - 20070031285 - Separation analyzer A separation analyzer for transferring solutions, while changing mixing ratios of the solutions, wherein a flow passage from a first pump, a flow passage from a second pump, and a passage for sample introduction section, the flow passages being connected, which further comprises a flow switching means for temporarily storing ... 01/11/07 - 20070009383 - Valve control system for a rotating multiplex fluorescence detection device Techniques are described for the detection of multiple target species in real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction). For example, a system comprises a data acquisition device and a detection device coupled to the data acquisition device. The detection device includes a rotating disk having a plurality of process chambers having a ... 01/11/07 - 20070009382 - Heating element for a rotating multiplex fluorescence detection device Techniques are described for the detection of multiple target species in real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction). For example, a system comprises a data acquisition device and a detection device coupled to the data acquisition device. The detection device includes a rotating disk having a plurality of process chambers having a ... 11/30/06 - 20060269447 - Liquid handling robot for well plates A liquid handling robot for handling well plates. The robot has a powered anvil which loads pipette tips from a tray onto the cones of a liquid handling head by first clamping the liquid handling head to the anvil and then ramming a movable plate carrying the pipette tips onto ... 11/23/06 - 20060263250 - Telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly A clinical diagnostic sample analyzer for analyzing a sample of a patient is disclosed. The analyzer includes a telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly with a sample probe concentrically housed within a piercing probe and a venting mechanism. The closed-tube sampling assembly is used for aspirating a sample from a sample tube ... 11/23/06 - 20060263249 - Smear preparing apparatuses and methods of preparing sample smears Smear preparing apparatuses for preparing a smear of a specimen on a glass slide are described that include a memory for storing smearing conditions in connection with pertinent information required for establishing the smearing condition; and a controller for retrieving one of the stored smearing conditions corresponding to the pertinent ... 11/23/06 - 20060263248 - Reagent and sample handling device for automatic testing system A handling device for samples and reagents to be used in testing in a system. Carriers of samples and reagents are loaded on a platform which detects the presence of, and proper loading of, such carriers. The carriers are moved from the platform by a transporter to a bar code ... 09/21/06 - 20060210434 - Matrix storage and dispensing system The present invention provides a system and process providing variable access to, as well as quick and accurate dispensing of, numerous selected reagents from a mass storage arrangement. According to one embodiment, an array of reagent dispensers is supported over a movable platform assembly. The platform assembly aligns a designated ... 09/21/06 - 20060210433 - Signal measuring system having a movable signal measuring device An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a ... 09/21/06 - 20060210432 - Specimen vial cap handler and slide labeler A composite modular system for handling biological sample vials and slides comprises a vial scanner configured to read indicia on the sample vials, a slide labeler configured to mark the slides, a cap manipulator configured to uncap and cap the vials, and a controller, where all other elements are in ... 09/21/06 - 20060210431 - Micro plate treating device and micro plate carrying method In a microplate processing apparatus that removes lid (11) of microplate (10) conveyed by microplate conveying mechanism (3), performs a dispensing process by dispensing head (8), and attaches lid (11) after the dispensing process is completed, lid (11) removed by lid removing mechanism (6) at second position (P2), is conveyed ... 08/17/06 - 20060182657 - Devices and methods for handling and processing punches The present invention provides devices and methods for handling and processing a filter or other matrix punch comprising a sample of interest in order to prevent loss of the punch and to improve ease of handling. In one aspect, the present invention provides a device comprising a first element, which ... 07/27/06 - 20060165559 - Automated system for handling microfluidic devices The present invention is an automated microfluidic chip processing apparatus that includes a deck for holding at least one microfluidic chip and capable of being accessed by a liquid handling system, a fluid control system, and a detection system, wherein a chip handling device transports the chip from the deck ... 06/22/06 - 20060133955 - Apparatus and method for delivering vapor phase reagent to a deposition chamber This invention relates to a vapor phase reagent dispensing apparatus or assembly having a liquid reagent level sensor for sensing liquid reagent level in the apparatus interior volume and a temperature sensor for sensing temperature of the liquid reagent in the apparatus interior volume. The floor of the apparatus has ... 06/15/06 - 20060127276 - Staining machine for treatment of tissue specimens A Staining machine for treatment of tissue specimens on slides placed in baskets (9) includes a number of baths (7, 12) placed successively in a row (6 resp. 11), and a device for successive transport of the baskets in a transport path from one bath to the next one, the ... 06/08/06 - 20060120921 - Biological reaction apparatus with draining mechanism A biological reaction apparatus (10) for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus (10) includes a locating means to locate the ... 06/01/06 - 20060115378 - Device for the continuous testing of materials The present invention relates to a device for the continuous testing of at least two building blocks, which are part of a combinatorial material library. Thereby, said device is in particular characterized in that it comprises at least the following constituent parts: (i) at least one spatially stationary component with ... 05/25/06 - 20060110289 - Support for substances for detection, apparatus for processing same, method of processing same, apparatus for making same, and method of making same The present invention relates to a support for substances for detection, an apparatus for processing same, a method of processing same, an apparatus for making same, and a method of making same. The object of the present invention is to provide a reliable and high quality technology that can perform ... 05/25/06 - 20060110288 - Analyzer system having sample rack transfer line A plurality of analyzer units for serum, a plurality of analyzer units for blood plasma and a plurality of analyzer units for urine are arranged along a main transfer line for transferring a sample rack from a rack providing portion to a rack storage portion. A reagent bottle for inspecting ... 05/25/06 - 20060110287 - Automatic pipetting and analyzing device An automatic pipetting and analyzing device for the preparation and analysis of samples in the wells of a microtitration plate has a work platform on which positioning areas for auxiliary devices and a movement area for the sample plate are provided, a passive mechanical table without its own drive unit, ... 05/18/06 - 20060104861 - Test sensor transport mechanisms and methods Testing devices for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample are provided. More particularly, transport mechanisms for use with such testing devices for moving a test sensor or the like between various operating positions of a testing device such as a storage position and a test position ... 04/27/06 - 20060088443 - Apparatus having improved gantry assembly suitable for use in a laboratory environment An assembly suitable for use in a laboratory instrument is set forth. The assembly comprises a plurality of guide rods that are disposed generally parallel with one another and a plurality of carriage assemblies connected for movement along the plurality of guide rods. A sub-carriage assembly is disposed on at ... 04/20/06 - 20060083660 - Modular apparatus A new apparatus is disclosed that can be assembled quickly and reliably. The apparatus contains a transfer module, at least two support modules firmly connected to said transfer module and at least two carrier elements firmly connected to said transfer module and bearing said transfer module. The apparatus is particularly ... 04/20/06 - 20060083659 - Solid phase extraction apparatus and method Devices, and methods of use thereof, receivable by autosamplers for processing fluids contains suspended solids and solubles in, for example, solid phase extraction, include an inlet chamber in fluid communication with an outlet chamber through an integral fluid pathway. One or more autosampler needle(s) may inject the fluid into the ... 04/06/06 - 20060073074 - Enhanced sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing An automated sample processing system and methods are disclosed where sample(s) are arranged on a carrier element and a process operation control system automatically processes the sample(s) perhaps robotically according to protocol and according to a scheduling system. The processing may include and be enhanced by a vibration of the ... 04/06/06 - 20060073073 - Platform apparatus with horizontal slide translation and method An apparatus and method for maintaining a slide in a substantially horizontal orientation while moving the slide between different elevations. A dual-hinge arrangement is utilized to maintain the slide in a horizontal orientation. A distal end of a second linking member is rotatably or pivotably coupled to a proximal end ... 03/16/06 - 20060057024 - Analyzer-feeding device The present invention relates to a test tool feeder (X1) including a storage portion for storing a plurality of test tools (4A, 4B), and a transporting member (2) provided with at least one loading portion (21, 22) for loading the test tools (4A, 4B) stored in the storage portion, where ... 03/09/06 - 20060051239 - Method and apparatus for handling sample holders A sample handling apparatus identifies sample holders and their location in a sample holder carrier. This information may be used to determine the identity of sample holders based only on location in the carrier during subsequent processing of material contained in the sample holders. Sample holder identity may be automatically ... 03/09/06 - 20060051238 - Online analyzer An on-line analyzer for analyzing a test sample, having a measuring device, which includes at least one measuring cell and at least one optoelectronic component. The measuring device determines, at at least one wavelength, the transmission or absorption of electromagnetic radiation passing through the test sample and provides measurement signals. ... 03/02/06 - 20060045805 - Sample changer with balance Sample changer with a balance, with at least two sample carriers which can be delivered to the balance and which are located in a sample rack, the sample carrier being made and arranged in the sample rack relative to the balance such that the sample carrier can be conveyed onto ... 02/23/06 - 20060039823 - Chemical analysis apparatus A chemical analysis apparatus is equipped with analysis sections having openings, means for supplying samples or reagents from the openings, means for combining and mixing samples with reagents to obtain droplets as liquids to be measured, and means for measuring the physical properties of the liquids to be measured during ... 02/23/06 - 20060039822 - Apparatus for selectively holding and releasing an object in an analysis system An apparatus for selectively holding and releasing an object in an analysis system is set forth. The apparatus comprises first and second arm assemblies that are mounted for rotation about a corresponding pair of axes. Each arm assembly includes an object holding end and a magnetic end disposed opposite one ... 02/09/06 - 20060029520 - Automatic sample analyzer and its components An automatic sample analyzer includes: a pipette, a pipette driving device which moves the pipette to a sample vessel present in a predetermined position to cause the pipette to suck up a sample from the sample vessel, and then moves the pipette to an open vessel provided in another predetermined ... 02/09/06 - 20060029519 - Specimen preparation apparatus, specimen preparation/analysis system and specimen plate Provided is a specimen preparation apparatus capable of supplying a specimen from the specimen preparation apparatus to a specimen analyzer without burdening an operator. This specimen preparation apparatus comprises a stained specimen preparation part for preparing a specimen on a slide glass and staining the specimen, a keeping part for ... 01/26/06 - 20060018791 - Storage system and method of operating thereof A storage system that may be configured to make efficient use of available floor space in a laboratory. The storage system includes a primary storage module and one or more auxiliary storage modules positioned adjacent thereto. Stored items may be transferred between the storage modules using transfer mechanisms that are ... 01/19/06 - 20060013730 - Method and apparatus for handling labware within a storage device A method and apparatus capable of transporting SBS and non-SBS labwares, along with other varying types of labware, to and from a storage facility without requiring retooling or reprogramming. The apparatus includes an arm movable between an extended and a retracted position. Abutments are disposed on the arm, each abutment ... 01/19/06 - 20060013729 - Fluid handling apparatus for an automated analyzer An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample and reagent aspirating and dispensing probes, a separation ... 12/29/05 - 20050287038 - Remote control scheduler and method for autonomous robotic device A method of scheduling a robotic device enables the device to run autonomously based on previously loaded scheduling information. The method consists of a communication device, such as a hand-held remote device, that can directly control the robotic device, or load scheduling information into the robotic device such that it ... 12/22/05 - 20050281707 - Clinical specimen processing apparatus and clinical specimen processing system A clinical specimen processing apparatus are described, a representative one of which includes: an operation means for conducting operations to perform predetermined processing of clinical specimen; a detection means for detecting a operating condition of the operation means which performs the predetermined processing; comparison means for comparing a detection value ... 12/22/05 - 20050281706 - Dispenser for flattened articles A substantially moisture-proof, airtight dispenser for both storing and dispensing several flattened articles such as diagnostic test strips. The inventive dispenser includes a novel pivotable housing that a user need merely grab and squeeze to eject a test strip. Independent movement of the user's fingers to push a button or ... 11/17/05 - 20050254999 - Clinical specimen processing apparatus and clinical specimen processing system Clinical specimen processing apparatuses and clinical specimen processing systems are described, which are connectable to a management apparatus over a network. ... 10/13/05 - 20050226771 - High speed microplate transfer A fluid distribution system comprising a table, an alignment stage, and a plurality of processing stations. The table can be configured to engage at least one of a plurality of microplates and can be movable at least in an X-axis direction. The alignment stage can be configured to move the ... 10/13/05 - 20050226770 - Apparatus and methods for automated handling and embedding of tissue samples An automated machine for handling and embedding tissue samples contained on microtome sectionable supports. The machine includes an input member configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports prior to a tissue embedding operation. An output member is configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports ... 09/29/05 - 20050214165 - Device for analyzing a test sample and for providing corresponding analysis data A device for the analysis of a test sample includes the following exchangeable modules: At least one function module, which is embodied such that it provides measurement signals, which represent at least one physical or chemical process parameter; at least one pump module, which is embodied such that it supplies ... 09/22/05 - 20050207937 - Carriage direction switching apparatus for test-tube carrier path There is provided a carriage direction switching apparatus for a test-tube carriage path, which comprises a first carriage path including a connecting outlet, a second carriage path including a connecting inlet, a relay member interposed between the connecting outlet and the connecting inlet, and configured to guide, to the connecting ... 09/22/05 - 20050207936 - System for diagnosing reagent solution quality A system for diagnosing the quality of a reagent solution may comprise a reagent solution source for supplying the reagent solution to an emissions catalyst of an internal combustion engine. Means may be provided for determining a quality value corresponding to the quality of the reagent solution. A first filter ... 09/15/05 - 20050201895 - Systems and methods for delivering a sample fluid to a receiving substrate A sample delivery system provides systems and methods for capturing, lowering, and then dispensing a collected sample fluid to a receiving substrate. Specifically, an aliquot of sample fluid, such as a human tear film, is collected with a collection device such as a capillary tube. A receiving device is used ... 09/08/05 - 20050196320 - Specimen-transport module for a multi-instrument clinical workcell A specimen-transport module adapted for use with each of a plurality of specimen-processing instruments of a multi-instrument clinical workcell. Such module is adapted to transport individual racks of specimen-containers relative to a specimen-aspiration probe of an associated instrument in a workcell, as well as to transfer selected racks of specimen-containers ... 08/25/05 - 20050186113 - Analyzer An analyzer capable of operating in a normal processing mode performing sequential analysis of a plurality of specimens and in an interrupting mode performing analysis of an urgent specimen that comprising a suction unit for suctioning an urgent specimen, an analysis unit for analyzing an urgent specimen suctioned by the ... 08/25/05 - 20050186112 - Punching apparatus for use in dispensing Provided is a punching apparatus for use in dispensing, having a blood specimen contained therein, and punching a dispensing hole in a plug body of a test tube serving as a specimen container closed by the plug body whose upper end opening is made of a rubber or synthetic resin ... 08/18/05 - 20050180884 - Apparatus for sensing coagulation of blood sample A blood sample sensing apparatus comprising a moving device which moves a sample container containing a blood sample to a sensing position, a turning mechanism which is connected to the moving device and tilts the sample container such that a bottom of the sample container is directed upward when the ... 08/18/05 - 20050180883 - Apparatus for transferring a microplate The present invention provides an apparatus for transferring a microplate having a plurality of wells arranged in a matrix of lengthwise and crosswise rows relative to stationary dispenser nozzles spaced at regular intervals in the crosswise direction for dispensing a liquid matter into the wells. The number of the nozzles ... 06/23/05 - 20050135967 - Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer which can remove air bubbles in a photometric light path within a reaction tank and can provide accurate measurement results with stability. The automatic analyzer comprises a reaction cell for mixing a sample and a reagent therein, a constant temperature bath for holding water in which the ... 06/02/05 - 20050118060 - Multi-well container positioning devices and related systems and methods The present invention provides positioning devices the include one or more container stations that each comprise a support surface that is structured to position at least one multi-well container. Container stations are tiered relative to one another and/or rotationally coupled to support structures of the positioning devices. The invention also ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |