Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
422102000 | Container | 85 |
20080199364 | Containers for reading and handling diagnostic reagents and methods of using the same - A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form comprising a body portion, a lid portion, a continuous tape, a reagent-sensing device, and a storage device. The body portion includes an inner and outer surface. The lid portion is attached to the body portion and is adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position. The continuous tape includes a diagnostic reagent. The reagent-sensing device is attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent. The storage device is attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape. During the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the first storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080213135 | Wireless enabled device - The invention described herein provides an embedded wireless device such as a RFID tag molded into separate housing formed of any thermoplastic material compatible to that of the plastic material as the device to which the housing is to be attached. Subsequently, the housed tag assembly can be thermally bonded onto the device through many means which are well known and accepted in the industry. | 09-04-2008 |
20080226506 | SAMPLE CONTAINER - A sample container includes a cap that covers a container body holding a liquid sample containing a reagent and a test body. The cap includes an outer lid that covers the container body, an inner lid that is slidably attached to the outer lid and has an opening for dispensing the liquid sample, a shutter that is driven integrally with the inner lid and covers the opening of the inner lid so that the opening can be opened and closed, a translating unit that is attached to the outer lid and has an engaging portion which is formed obliquely descending from a center of the cap to an outer edge of the cap and to which the shutter is fitted, and a pressing member that is arranged between the outer lid and the inner lid to press the inner lid to close the shutter, wherein the translating unit translates sliding movement of the inner lid to a movement of the shutter in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement to open and close the opening of the inner lid. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226507 | DISINFECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a disinfection system, arrangement comprising at least two sequentially arranged disinfection systems and containers comprising various chambers usable for the disinfection system. In particular, the present invention relates to a disinfection system comprising at least one chamber adapted for containing at least one first chamber adapted to contain disinfectant and at least one second chamber adapted to contain at least one swab and/or sponge, said at least one swab and/or sponge and additional separated space for taking up the disinfectant. The system is designed such that a predetermined amount of disinfectant is brought into contact with the at least one swab and/or one sponge immediately before use. | 09-18-2008 |
20080226508 | Reagent cup holder - A reagent cup device | 09-18-2008 |
20080226509 | System for automatic opening of reagent vessels - The invention relates to an analysis system which, by means of a reagent cartridge opening module, permits automatic opening of reagent vessels which are closed by screwing. The reagent cartridge opening module for this purpose has catch elements which can lock securely against rotation in correspondingly configured catch elements of a reagent vessel lid. In addition, the reagent cartridge opening module and the reagent vessel lid are connected via snap-in elements, so that transport of the reagent vessel lid perpendicular to the plane of the rotational movement is possible. | 09-18-2008 |
20080233015 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN ANALYSIS - The invention relates to sealing device for microplates, a method of sealing and a novel use. The sealing device is used for isolating the interior of a biological reaction vessel from the exterior of the reaction vessel and comprises a generally planar sealing layer intimately attachable to the vessel by heating so as to cover an open end of the vessel. According to the invention, the sealing layer is formed of elastomeric material capable of forming a heat-actuated bond to the vessel at an elevated temperature achievable solely by the heated platen of a thermal cycling apparatus operating at normal thermal cycling protocol operating temperatures and placed in contact with the sealing device. The invention provides a simplified device and method for sealing microplates effectively. | 09-25-2008 |
20080247915 | Apparatus for the preparation of mammalian specimens for cryopreservation and/or vitrification, and for thawing and using susch specimens - A biological specimen processing dish assembly includes a dish portion for use in treating specimens such as oocytes, embryos, tissues, and the like sequientially with different reagents or media. The dish includes a plurality of geometrically arranged wells disposed in related sets. The wells are operative to receive reagents or media for the use in treatment of the specimens in question. The specimens can be subjected to a sequence of different treatment media in the wells in a set thereof so as to provide a coherant device for subjecting specimens to a treatment procedure that requires the specimens to be subjected to different media or reagents during sequencial steps in the treatment protocol. The dish can be partially filled with a layer of oil that overlies the reagents in the wells and protects the specimens from exposure to air during the treatment protocol. The dish can be provided with an internal partition that segments the dish so as to provide a plurality of wells that will not be covered by the oil layer. The assembly can also include a cover for overlying the dish so as to provide areas where protocol information can be displayed to enable the technician to properly use the dish assembly in performance of the treatment protocols. | 10-09-2008 |
20080260594 | Multiwell Plate - Multiwell plate ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080267829 | Sample Substrate Having a Divided Sample Chamber and Method of Loading Thereof - A sample substrate configured for samples of biological material is provided. The sample substrate has a dual chambered sample well separated by a wall that may be punctured or otherwise breached to allow mixing of material contained in the two initially separate chambers. The chambers are connected by channels to fluid reservoirs, wherein the channels can be staked to prevent further fluid flow into and out of the chambers. Methods of loading a sample substrate are also provided. | 10-30-2008 |
20080286159 | Variable Tube Diameter For SMR - A catalyst tube is provided, that includes a bore, wherein said bore is adapted to contain a catalyst bed. The catalyst tube also includes a proximal end, wherein said proximal end has a first inside diameter, a first outside diameter, and a first wall thickness. The catalyst tube also includes a distal end, wherein said distal end has a second inside diameter, a second outside diameter, and a second wall thickness. The catalyst tube may be tapered, with a uniform wall thickness. The catalyst tube may have a uniform outside diameter, with a tapered inside diameter, and a non-uniform wall thickness. The catalyst tube may have a tapered outside diameter, a uniform inside diameter, and non-uniform wall thickness. | 11-20-2008 |
20080286160 | SEALING MEMBER, CAP FOR REAGENT CONTAINER, AND REAGENT CONTAINER - A sealing member includes a sealing portion that is used for a cap attached to a reagent container and covers an opening of the cap with an open-close movement by flapping around a predetermined point. The sealing portion has, on an outer circumference in the predetermined point side, an extending portion that extends outward of the opening. The extending portion contacts with an upper edge of the opening when the sealing portion covers the opening. | 11-20-2008 |
20080286161 | Methods and Devices for Performing Chemical Reactions on a Solid Support - Apparatus and methods for carrying out biochemical processes directly on a substrate are provided. A substrate assembly includes a cartridge that removably supports a substrate in a fixed position, and a reaction containment member that is removably located on top of the substrate. The reaction containment member includes one or more cavities that form chambers directly above one or more target locations on the surface of the substrate. The chambers can be used to conduct biochemical processes directly over the substrate, as well as to perform thermal cycling of material contained inside the chamber using a heating element disposed directly on the substrate. The substrate assembly is preferably used in combination with a processing machine that dispenses materials into the chambers and that conducts biochemical reactions of materials contained within the chambers, without requiring the substrate assembly to be moved from one location to another location during the processes. | 11-20-2008 |
20080292506 | Test tube - A test tube includes a barcode indicative of identification information. The barcode is printed directly on an outer peripheral surface of a barrel of a test tube body by an inkjet printer. | 11-27-2008 |
20080299010 | BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION CARD - A biological specimen collection card comprises a specimen retaining panel, a rear panel, and a cover panel. There is an opening in the specimen retaining panel for retaining an absorbent insert which is to be impregnated with a biological specimen. The absorbent insert is exposed on both sides of the specimen retaining panel when the absorbent insert is retained in the opening. The rear panel is angularly spaced apart from the specimen retaining panel when the collection card is in an open configuration to facilitate drying of the biological specimen. The cover panel is movable between a first position and a second position. The collection card is in the open configuration when the cover panel is in the first position, and the collection card is in a closed configuration when the cover panel is in the second position. The cover panel covers the absorbent insert when the absorbent insert is retained in the opening and the collection card is in the closed position. | 12-04-2008 |
20080299011 | LIQUID CONTAINER WITH VARIABLE EXTRACTION CHIMNEY - A liquid container having a top opening, a base, and an extraction chimney which extends into the container and which is in alignment with the top opening is presented. The extraction chimney is intended for the withdrawal of liquid by a liquid-withdrawal element that is introduced into the liquid container through the extraction chimney. The extraction chimney has a liquid-permeable zone in its bottom region, adjacent to the liquid container base. The liquid permeability of the liquid-permeable zone of the extraction chimney can be adjusted between a setting for minimal liquid permeability and a setting for greater liquid permeability. The extraction chimney can be adjusted while the extraction chimney remains in the liquid container. | 12-04-2008 |
20080305013 | Method of Making a Test Device - A method of making a test device comprised of a container divided into two chambers, each holding a volume of a clear test liquid, the chambers separated by a porous barrier. The liquid is introduced into the lower chamber by adding a liquid to the upper chamber through the open top of the container and then applying a vacuum to completely evacuate air from the lower chamber by drawing the air through the barrier and liquid in the upper chamber. Restoring air pressure forces liquid in the upper chamber into the lower chamber, to completely fill the same while leaving a volume of liquid in the upper chamber. The application of a vacuum is preferably carried out by placing the container with liquid in a receptacle containing a liquid to be boiled, heating the liquid to boil the same and thereafter condensing the vapor with the receptacle sealed to develop a very high vacuum which draws the air out from the lower chamber of the container. The boiling can be done with the receptacle sealed to develop a higher temperature and later vented prior to being resealed for cooling and condensing of the vaporized liquid to further enhance the level of vacuum achieved. | 12-11-2008 |
20080311007 | PRESSURE EQUALIZING DEVICE, RECEPTACLE AND METHOD - Pressure equalizing device comprising a fluid container for attachment to a receptacle such as a vial to permit pressure equalization between the fluid container and the receptacle. The pressure equalizing device comprises a flow channel that is arranged to provide fluid communication into or out of the fluid container when the pressure equalizing device is attached to the receptacle. The pressure equalizing device also comprises a fluid inlet that contains a one-way valve that permits fluid to flow into the fluid container via said fluid inlet and that prevents fluid from flowing out of the fluid container via said fluid inlet and filter-receiving means that are arranged to permit fluid flowing into or out of the fluid container to be filtered when the filter-receiving means comprises a filter. | 12-18-2008 |
20090004064 | Multi-material microplate and method - A microplate assembly for performing an analytical method on an assay, comprising a microplate base structure having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and a plurality of well inserts coupled to the microplate base structure adjacent the apertures. Each of the plurality of well inserts has an open top portion and is adapted to receive an assay. The microplate base structure and the plurality of well inserts can comprise different materials. Methods of manufacturing the microplate assembly are also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20090010811 | System for Selective Illumination of Well Plates - An illumination system enhances a manual human process associated with a multiwell plate having an array of wells thereon. The illumination system includes a compact self-contained apparatus including an illuminator coupled to a human interface. The human interface is configured to receive an operating parameter input and a start input. The illuminator has a protective surface for receiving the well plate and a plurality of underlying light sources configured to initiate a sequence of different well subarray indications in response to the start input and pursuant to the operating parameter input. | 01-08-2009 |
20090022631 | SAMPLE CONTAINER - A sample container includes a cap that covers a container body holding a liquid sample containing a reagent and a test body. The cap includes an outer lid that covers the container body, an inner lid that is slidably attached to the outer lid and has an opening for dispensing the liquid sample, a shutter that has a shaft engaging with the inner lid, a translating unit that is fitted to the outer lid and translates sliding movements of the inner lid against the outer lid to rotation of the shutter around the shaft, and a pressing member that presses the shutter in a direction to close the shutter. The rotation of the shutter opens and closes a hole formed in the translating unit for dispensing the liquid sample. | 01-22-2009 |
20090028760 | Sample cup for use in spectrochemical analysis - A cup assembly for holding a sample to be analyzed spectrochemically, includes a tubular longitudinal member which is disposed symmetrical about a central axis. The tubular member extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. An indented peripheral flange is defined at the second end. The indented flange has an inverted L shaped cross-section. An annular collar extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. An internal peripheral flange is defined at the first end. The internal flange has an inverted L shaped cross-section complementing the indented flange of the tubular member. When a substantially thin film is interposed between the second end of the tubular member and the first end of the annular collar, the film is retained between the sample cell body and the collar between the indented flange and the internal flange. The cup may have a funnel shaped sample retaining chamber. | 01-29-2009 |
20090035187 | Microarray assay devices and methods of making and using the same - Aspects of the invention include systems for producing microarray assay devices. Further aspects of the invention include assembled microarray assay devices, as well as methods of assembling the devices and methods of using the assembled devices. | 02-05-2009 |
20090053111 | METHOD OF PRIORITISING A SAMPLE - A method or prioritizing a sample, the method comprising the steps of incorporating an indicator band ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090053112 | Zirconium Crucible - In light of the recent analytical technology demanded of fast and accurate measurement of high purity materials, a zirconium crucible is provided for melting an analytical sample and is capable of inhibiting the inclusion of impurities from the crucible by using a high-purity crucible, improving the durability of high-purity zirconium as an expensive crucible material, and increasing the number of times that the zirconium crucible can be used. With this zirconium crucible used for melting an analytical sample in the pretreatment of the analytical sample, the purity excluding gas components is 3N or higher, and the content of carbon as a gas component is 100 mass ppm or less. | 02-26-2009 |
20090068067 | MICROPLATE - A microplate in which a plurality of wells that are reaction vessels, in a substantially concave shape, to analyze components of a specimen are arranged in matrix, includes a first surface that passes through an opening plane of the wells; and a second surface that is directed to an opposite side to the first surface. The microplate also includes a well-identification information indicator that is arranged on the second surface included in a boundary portion between wells next to each other, and that indicates well identification information to identify each of the wells. The boundary portion between the wells next to each other has a thickness substantially equivalent to a depth of the wells. | 03-12-2009 |
20090074626 | Microstructured device for removable storage of small amounts of liquid and a process for removal of the liquid stored in this device - Microstructured device for removable storage of small amounts of liquid with the following features: the device has a carrier; the device has a first cavity with at least one first section for storage of a small amount of liquid; the first section of the first cavity is molded into the carrier; the first section is closed with a cover element and a blocking element; the device has a means for transmission of a force from the cover element to the blocking element which destroys the connection between the blocking element and the carrier or destroys the blocking element itself so that the amount of liquid can be removed from the first section of the cavity. | 03-19-2009 |
20090104081 | MINIATURIZED MICROTITER PLATE FOR HT-SCREENING - The invention relates to a miniaturized microtiter plate which has a body made of plastic and a base made of glass, 1000 to 4000 vessels (wells) ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090104082 | Zirconium Crucible for Melting Analytical Sample, Method of Preparing Analytical Sample and Method of Analysis - Proposed is a zirconium crucible used for melting an analytical sample in the pretreatment of the analytical sample, wherein the purity of the zirconium crucible is 99.99 wt % or higher. in light of the recent analytical technology demanded of fast and accurate measurement of high purity materials, the present invention provides a zirconium crucible for melting an analytical sample, a method of preparing such analytical sample, and a method of analysis that enables the analysis of high purity materials by inhibiting the inclusion of impurities from the crucible regardless of difference in the analysts and their skill. | 04-23-2009 |
20090110607 | LIQUID CONTAINER WITH AN EXTRACTION CHIMNEY - A liquid container with an upper opening and a tube-shaped withdrawal chimney is disclosed. The withdrawal chimney extends into the container through the upper opening which has a liquid-permeable zone in the form of a finely-porous flow resistance element in its lower end region such that liquid exchange can take place between the withdrawal chimney and the container inner space which surrounds it via the flow resistance element. A venting groove formed by a radial recess of the casing wall of the withdrawal chimney in its upper region may be provided to ensure adequate venting of the space above the liquid level. | 04-30-2009 |
20090117011 | CARRIER FRAME AND METHOD - A sample storage system and method for transporting a medium containing a biological sample. In one aspect the system includes a generally U-shaped carrier frame adapted to facilitate the insertion of a sampling medium into the carrier. The carrier may be configured for use with an automated sampling and storage system. | 05-07-2009 |
20090129986 | FLUID CONTAINER COMPOSED OF TWO PLATES - The invention relates to a miniaturized fluid container with microchannels ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090129987 | Connected Reagent Container - Provided is a composite multi-reagent vessel for an autoanalyzer, which prevents incorrectly combining a plurality of reagents including a standard or a control, and eliminates the work for combining reagents for analysis. A plurality of containers are each capable of standing on their own and are connected together each with an opening portion at the top and each being detachable and capable of standing as the connected reagent containers, thereby forming the composite multi-reagent vessel for the autoanalyzer to have reagents for analyzing the same analytical item therein, and a small container to have a reagent therein that is held on a step or a concave portion formed at a shoulder portion of any of the connected reagent containers. | 05-21-2009 |
20090129988 | Reagent Container Pack - A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid. | 05-21-2009 |
20090136385 | Reagent Tube - A reagent tube configured with a stellated shaped pattern, on its bottom interior surface, configured to facilitate complete or near-complete withdrawal of fluid from the tube, via a pipette tip. The reagent tube may be used for transporting reagents and for carrying out processing operations on biological samples with the reagents, such as preparing polynucleotides extracted from the sample for amplification. | 05-28-2009 |
20090148349 | WICKING INHIBITOR FOR FLUIDIC DEVICES - An wicking inhibitor for fluidic and microfluidic devices reduces wicking by providing a structure that interrupts the flow of a working fluid through a fluidic channel interface having corner angles greater than ninety degrees. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148350 | Multi-Well Platforms, Caddies, Lids and Combinations Thereof - The present invention relates to multi-well platforms, lids, caddies and any combination thereof. The multi-well platforms comprise a plurality of wells that can be of any shape and can be arranged in any ornamental pattern. The lid comprises an area corresponding to the well field. The caddy has a footprint approximately that of a standard 96-well microtiter plate. When the multi-well platform is engaged with the caddy, the wells of the well-field of the multi-well platform are preferably not obscured by the caddy when viewed from the bottom of the combination. | 06-11-2009 |
20090155126 | Sample chamber for an analyzing device - A device for carrying out chemical and/or biological reactions comprises a sample chamber ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090155127 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A SPECIMEN CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - A specimen container holder ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090155128 | SAMPLE SUPPORT - The sample support comprises at least one sample receiving chamber for a sample liquid, and a distributor channel for sample liquid connected to said at least one sample receiving chamber, with at least one such distributor channel extending from each sample receiving chamber. The sample support further comprises at least one reaction chamber entered by an inflow channel branched off said at least one distributor channel, and a venting opening for each reaction chamber. Each distributor channel and each inflow channel are dimensioned to have the liquid transport through the distributor and inflow channels effected by capillary forces. In each reaction chamber, the entrance region of the inflow channel is provided with a means for generating a capillary force causing the sample liquid to flow from the inflow channel into the reaction chamber. | 06-18-2009 |
20090185957 | CUVETTE - Disclosed is a cuvette for taking a measurement on a liquid, comprising a monolithic cuvette body with a cavity ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090196798 | Barrier with Low Extractables and Resealing Properties - A barrier with excellent sealability, resealability, and low extractables, used as a septum. | 08-06-2009 |
20090202393 | FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial. | 08-13-2009 |
20090202394 | VIAL WITH COAXIAL SMALL SAMPLE TUBE INSERT - A container for holding a sample is presented. The container has a substantially cylindrical vial defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis. The vial has a first end, an opposed second end, and a circumferential sidewall. The first end of the vial is open for access to the interior cavity and the second end is closed. In one aspect, the circumferential sidewall has a first sidewall portion located proximate the first end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity, and a second sidewall portion positioned between the first sidewall portion and the second end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity. | 08-13-2009 |
20090208377 | Dissolution test vessel with integrated centering geometry - A vessel includes a cylindrical section, a bottom section, and a shoulder. The shoulder extends from an outside vessel surface and is concentric with an inside vessel surface relative to a central axis of the vessel. The vessel may be mounted at a dissolution test apparatus by inserting the vessel in an aperture such that the shoulder abuts an inside edge of a vessel support member defining the aperture. The concentric shoulder enables the vessel to be centered in the aperture, or relative to an instrument inserted in the vessel along the central axis. The shoulder may support the vessel at the aperture, or the vessel may include an annular flange above shoulder and the flange may support the vessel. | 08-20-2009 |
20090214392 | Nano-fluidic Trapping Device for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy - A nano-fluidic trapping device and method of fabrication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a nano-fluidic trapping device for assembling a SERS-active cluster includes a substrate. The nano-fluidic trapping device further includes a SERS-active cluster compartment. The SERS-active cluster is formed in the SERS-active cluster compartment. In addition, the nano-fluidic trapping device includes a reservoir. The reservoir allows introduction of target molecules into the nano-fluidic trapping device. Moreover, the nano-fluidic trapping device includes a microchannel. The microchannel allows the target molecules to be introduced to the SERS-active cluster compartment from the reservoir. The nano-fluidic trapping device also includes a nanochannel. The SERS-active cluster compartment, the reservoir, the microchannel, and the nanochannel are disposed within the substrate. | 08-27-2009 |
20090232707 | Apparatus for examining bodily fluids - The apparatus for examining bodily fluids comprising a plurality of cuvettes into which bodily fluid and a reagent can be introduced is distinguished by the apparatus comprising chambers that are open at the top, the number of said chambers being at least equal to the number of the cuvettes. | 09-17-2009 |
20090232708 | Microchip - A microchip is provided, in which dead space provided only for holding excess fluid is made smaller. The microchip is formed by joining at least a first substrate with a trench formed on the substrate surface and a second substrate, and it has a fluid circuit formed by the trench and a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate. The first substrate and/or the second substrate has a projection for moving fluid and/or air in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity during an operation of the microchip, and the projection is provided near an end portion of a through hole and/or an air vent. | 09-17-2009 |
20090232709 | Specimen cup system for sample testing and secure retention - A specimen cup system for sample testing includes a cup defining sealable first and second regions. A receptacle is formed at a bottom of the first region and extends vertically therein. The receptacle has a first opening defined at the bottom of the first region, a second opening in a radial wall of the receptacle for fluid communication with the first region, and a third opening in the radial wall of the receptacle for fluid communication with the second region. A base having a hollow post is inserted in the first opening of the receptacle. The hollow post has a radial opening formed therein that, when aligned with the second opening, defines a pre-test condition. The hollow post forms a fluid tight seal with the receptacle about the radial opening. The base is coupled to the bottom of the cup in a rotatable fashion such that the hollow post can be rotated to align the radial opening thereof with the third opening in the receptacle to define a test condition. At this point, the base is locked to the cup to prevent further relative rotation therebetween. | 09-17-2009 |
20090238726 | Quantification of analytes using internal standards - The present invention pertains to methods of quantifying the levels of at least one analyte in a sample or extract comprising adding a known quantity of at least one internal standard to the sample or extract. The present invention also relates to internal standards used in mass spectrometry, as well as compositions thereof. Internal standards for mass spectrometry according to the invention can be used, for example, to assist aligning mass spectra obtained from two different samples, each of which comprises the internal standard. In one aspect of the invention, the internal standard is a dendrimer. A labile internal standard may be used in conjunction with the dendrimer. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238727 | MODULAR TEST TUBE RACK - Disclosed herein is a modular test tube rack. The rack contains multiple sub-racks that can be coupled together to form the test tube rack. The sub-rack can be designed to fit into a variety of scientific instrumentation including a fixed rotor centrifuge. The assembled test tube rack can be of a format and size that allows use of standard array pipetters. Thus, a system is provided allowing use of standard array pipetters and high g centrifugation. | 09-24-2009 |
20090246087 | MICROTITER PLATE FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE - The invention relates to a microtiterplate appropriate for long-term storage of a high number of compound solutions. The invention more specifically relates to a microtiterplate for long-term storage, comprising: a) a frame ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090257922 | Penetratable Septum Cap - The present disclosure relates to a septum, e.g., for a sample container. A septum may comprise a first layer comprising a sheet of rubberized silicone compound and a second layer comprising a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene. A second layer may be bonded to a first layer. The present disclosure also relates, in some embodiments, to a septum assembly. A septum assembly may comprise, for example, a septum and a cap. A cap may have an aperture (e.g., to permit insertion and/removal of a sampling device) A septum may be fitted into a cap such that the second layer is adjacent to the aperture. In some embodiments, the present disclosure further relates to a storage assembly. A storage assembly may comprise, for example, a septum assembly and vessel configured and arranged to contain a sample therein. A vessel may be capped by the septum assembly. | 10-15-2009 |
20090269246 | Specimen sampling liquid container - A specimen sampling liquid container which eliminates the risk of an inspector being contaminated or infected with a virus and the drawback of troublesome workability. The specimen sampling liquid container comprises a bottomed tubular container having an open upper end, a sealing member for closing the opening in the tubular container, and a cap provided with a member engaging with the upper end of the tubular container at a first position, capable of being moved from the first position to a second position, receiving the sealing member, having a drip opening at the upper end, and releasing the sealing member to below the drip opening, wherein the sealing member for closing the opening in the tubular container is released when the cap is slid from the first position to the second position, thus allowing the drip opening of the cap and the tubular container to communicate with each other. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269247 | FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE WITH EXPRESSER PLUG HOLDER - A fluid collection device has a collection vial with a reservoir chamber for receiving a fluid sample. An elongated expresser is disposed within the collection via, which includes a fluid permeable base enabling passage of fluid sample into the reservoir chamber. A fluid test card is supported by an expresser bottom flange within the collection vial and a plunger is provided for compression of a swab saturated with fluid specimen into the reservoir chamber. A cap is provided for engaging the collection vial in order to seal the compressor, fluid test card, compressed swab, and plunger within the collection vial. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYTE PROCESSING - A system for processing analytes in samples includes an instrument and a cartridge. The cartridge includes fluid inputs, input and output valve assemblies, processing devices, fluid reservoirs, and channels for carrying samples from the fluid inputs to the fluid reservoirs. The valve assemblies include valves adapted to form a sealed fluid chamber in response to force applied by a movable head assembly of the instrument. Each fluid reservoir is adapted to mate and align with an air displacement pump interface member. A valve assembly includes a recess wall surrounding a recess and a valve assembly wall surrounding both the recess and the recess wall. The recess wall and the valve assembly walls are adapted to mate with and seal against a flexible sheet covering the recess, the recess wall, and the valve assembly wall. The cartridge and instrument include complementary features for finely and coarsely aligning instrument assemblies with portions of the cartridge. | 10-29-2009 |
20090285722 | Collection container assembly with nanocomposite barrier coating - An evacuated container assembly suitable for use in connection with blood collection including: (a) a container member formed of a first polymeric material and having a sidewall and one or more openings; (b) a nanocomposite barrier coating disposed on the container member having a thickness of up to about 30 microns and being derived from an aqueous dispersion including (i) a dispersed barrier matrix polymer; and (ii) a substantially exfoliated silicate filler having an aspect ratio of more than 50; and (c) one or more sealing members disposed in the opening(s) operative to hermetically seal the cavity; wherein the cavity is evacuated and maintains a pressure below atmospheric pressure and exhibits a draw volume loss lower than that of a like assembly without a nanocomposite barrier film by a factor of at least 1.5. | 11-19-2009 |
20090317305 | Bag Set for Separating Discrete Volumes of A Composite Liquid - A set of bags having a three-way connector shaped to allow an outlet channel and tube connected thereto to be closer to the rotation axis of a centrifuge than another connected outlet and tube. | 12-24-2009 |
20090324451 | MAGNETIC MICROPLATE ASSEMBLY - Magnetic microplate assemblies are disclosed for assaying of biological activated magnetic particles from a supernatant. The assemblies include a magnetic microplate holder and a microplate including a plurality of wells for retaining the magnetic particles. The microplate holder includes a plurality of magnets for attracting the magnetic particles to the wells and a plurality of detents for securing the microplate in the holder. The detents allow the microplate to be tightly retained in the holder when the assembly is turned over to discard supernatant and wash buffer applied to rinse supernatant from the magnetic particles. | 12-31-2009 |
20100021350 | Semen Container with Specialized Tip - A semen container fitted with a specialized tip includes a substantially hollow body having a sealable first end adapted for the introduction of biological fluids such as semen and a second end having a nozzle molded thereto. The nozzle terminates in a removable tip that is anchored to the container by way of a tab such that after dispensing the biological liquid from the container the tip and the container may be disposed of simultaneously thereby reducing or eliminating the need to separately collect the removed tips from the ground. | 01-28-2010 |
20100021351 | COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The present invention relates to a container for receiving a liquid biological sample, with a volume for receiving the liquid biological sample, and with a filling and/or removal opening for filling the volume with the sample and for removing the sample from the volume. The invention is distinguished in that a constriction or partition forming an aperture is arranged in the volume in order to partition off a predefined measured volume from the volume. | 01-28-2010 |
20100028214 | TUBE PICKING MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATED, ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A tube picking mechanism is designed for use in an automated, ultra-low temperature (e.g., −80° C.) storage and retrieval systems which stores biological or chemical samples. The samples are contained in storage tubes held in SBS footprint storage racks that are loaded into trays located within an ultra-low temperature freezer compartment (−80° C.). A tube picking mechanism resides in a tube picking chamber that is located adjacent the freezer compartment. The tube picking chamber is maintained at about −20° C. when the tube picking mechanism is in operation. The tube picking mechanism includes a cache within the tube picking chamber to facilitate fast paced shuttling of the tube racks from the freezer compartment into the tube picking chamber. The shuttle has a clamping mechanism to secure a tube rack in place when a gripper head picks a tube from the rack. The system also includes a push pin that pushes on the bottom of the respective tube as it is being picked from the tube rack. A one-dimensional bar code reader is included within the tube picking chamber. The gripper head is able to move vertically and rotate within the field of view of the one-dimensional bar code reader in order to facilitate identification and reading of one-dimensional bar codes located on the sidewall of picked storage tubes. The system also uses fans to facilitate efficient cooling of the tube picking chamber. | 02-04-2010 |
20100028215 | REAGENT CONTAINER AND REAGENT CAROUSEL - The present invention concerns a reagent container for liquid reagents comprising a substantially circular sector-shaped, trapezoidal or triangular container bottom and container top and container side walls which extend substantially vertically from the container bottom to the container top and which converge towards each other from a container rear wall to a container front side, wherein the container top has an opening. In order to be able to fit reagent containers of various sizes into a reagent carousel in exactly positioned and reliably fixed relationship it is proposed in accordance with the invention that provided at at least one container side wall of the reagent container is at least one positioning groove or positioning abutment surface which starts from the container bottom and extends vertically in the direction of the container top. In order to be able to use as many different reagent containers as possible for a given reagent carousel there is further proposed a reagent carousel having a substantially circular carousel base surface and compartments which are arranged radially thereon and which are defined by radially extending boundaries, for receiving reagent containers, wherein the boundaries defining a compartment have at least one projection facing towards the compartment interior for engagement with a positioning groove or a positioning abutment surface of a reagent container. | 02-04-2010 |
20100068099 | LID - An aspect of the present invention includes a microfluidic assembly comprising: a planar substrate, a least a first surface of which has at least one open microchannel structure, a lid forming sheet material attached with a first surface to said first surface of said planar substrate, said lid forming sheet material is covering at least a portion of said at least one microchannel structure, wherein said lid forming sheet material has a first region with a first rigidity and a second region with a second rigidity. Other aspects of the present invention are reflected in the detailed description, figures and claims. | 03-18-2010 |
20100068100 | Sample Carrier - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a sample carrier for biologically active samples, in particular for toxic samples and especially for highly toxic samples. Such embodiments include a bottom part, a first membrane, a spacer, a second membrane and a lid. The bottom part and the lid may be connectable such that the first membrane, the spacer and the second membrane are enclosed between the bottom part and the lid. The bottom part and the lid may include means for a non-detachable form-locking connection between the bottom part and the lid. | 03-18-2010 |
20100092343 | CONTAINER FOR ANALYZING LIQUID - The invention is a container for analyzing liquid, in particular a cuvette for analyzing urine, said container comprising an upper part ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100104479 | SURFACE PREPARATION FOR A MICROFLUIDIC CHANNEL - A microfluidic cartridge having a microfluidic channel may have at least one surface that has been roughened, etched or otherwise treated to alter its surface characteristics. In some instances, a microfluidic cartridge may have a microfluidic channel that is configured to provide even distribution of a lysing reagent across the channel. The surface may be roughened or etched using a laser, an abrasive, application of a solvent or in any other suitable manner. | 04-29-2010 |
20100111772 | GAS AND LIQUID IMPERMEABLE CAP - A media container and associated liquid and gas impermeable cap that fits over the opening of the container is disclosed. The cap has a skirt and top portion. On the top of the cap is an access port used for accessing contents within the container. In one embodiment, three protective layers within the cap design create a liquid impermeable and gas impermeable barrier. First, a septum is integrally connected with the inner surface of the top of the cap, next a peal-away film layer covers the access port. Finally, a gas impermeable liquid impermeable film or layer bonds to the portion of the septum facing the interior of the container. | 05-06-2010 |
20100111773 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING FLUID FROM A FLUID ABSORBING ELEMENT - Nucleic acid recovery apparatus is provided that comprises a lysis vial and a collection vial, each vial having a rim surrounding an opening through which fluid can enter the vial, the apparatus comprising connection means for removably connecting the vials together to form a sealed vessel, the sealed vessel being for placing in a centrifuge. A swab is located in the vessel, with a fluid absorbing element of the swab held in the lysis vial. The vessel is placed in a centrifuge with the lysis vial uppermost and is centrifuged such that the lysis vial takes an inner path and the collection vial takes an outer path such that fluid collects in the collection vial away from the fluid absorbing element. | 05-06-2010 |
20100119416 | CARRIER ENCLOSING TIP, CARRIER TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CARRIER TREATMENT - A carrier enclosing chip; a carrier treating apparatus; and a method of carrier treatment. It is intended to carry out separation/purification with increased efficiency and rapidity as compared with those of treatment using conventional liquid chromatograph or filter. There is provided a carrier enclosing chip comprising a nozzle for gas suction and discharge, or opening for fitting fittable to a member fitted to a nozzle; a container of chip form having a port through which fluid inflow and outflow can be effected by the gas suction and discharge; and a carrier enclosed in the container of chip form, the carrier capable of adsorption of any biosubstance contained in the fluid or capable of reaction with or binding to the biosubstance. | 05-13-2010 |
20100119417 | DEGRADABLE FLUID HANDLING DEVICES - Laboratory fluid handling devices such as reagent reservoirs, pipette tips, centrifuge tubes, test tubes, vials, and the like are used in high demand and generally are disposable and not recycled. Provided herein are biodegradable fluid handling devices that reduce negative environmental and economic effects of non-degradable plastic devices. | 05-13-2010 |
20100119418 | MULTI-WELL PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacture and assembly of multiwell plates employing targeted radiation at an interface in order to achieve bonding is disclosed. The method accommodates glass and polymer attachment as well as polymer to polymer attachment. Resultant plates have unique flatness and optical properties. | 05-13-2010 |
20100178210 | STABLE PROTEIN STORAGE AND STABLE NUCLEIC ACID STORAGE IN RECOVERABLE FORM - The invention provides compositions and methods for storage of biomolecules. The biomolecules are stored via absorption to a substrate. Absorbed biomolecules can be eluted or recovered from the substrate at a future time, and optionally be subjected to a subsequent analysis or application. Biomolecules absorbed to a substrate for storage may also optionally be preserved, i.e., the absorbed biomolecule is resistant to or resists degradation. | 07-15-2010 |
20100183481 | Devices And Methods For Holding Microfluidic Devices - Carriers or holders for holding microfluidic devices are provided. Some of the carriers that are provided include a hydration control device and/or a source of controlled fluid pressure to facilitate use of the carrier in conducting various types of analyses. | 07-22-2010 |
20100189604 | Device For Distributing Particles in a Fluid and Methods Thereof - A vial and particles for distributing reagent bound particles in a fluid, a kit, and methods for distributing particles in a fluid. | 07-29-2010 |
20100189605 | CELLS HAVING CAVITIES AND THE MANUFACTURE AND USE OF THE SAME - Cells having cavities and the manufacture and use of the same are described. An example cell includes a first layer including a gap to at least partially define a cavity and a reservoir area to receive material to enter the cavity by diffusion. Additionally, the cell includes one or more other layers coupled to the first layer to at least partially define the cavity and to hermetically seal the cavity from an exterior environment. | 07-29-2010 |
20100209304 | DISPOSABLE FOR ANALYZING A LIQUID SAMPLE BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The invention refers to a disposable sample holding and processing device ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100215548 | ENHANCED TEST TUBE FOR COLLECTING, TRANSPORTING AND EXTRACTING FAECES SAMPLES - The present invention relates to an enhanced extracting and sampling device for collecting faeces samples, particularly suitable for performing laboratory diagnostic tests in a total laboratory automation, in particular for dosing one or more analytes, and allowing the screening of markers of diagnostic interest for purposes of prevention and treatment. | 08-26-2010 |
20100226827 | Sample cup for use in X-ray spectroscopy with internal overflow reservoir - A sample cup for retaining a sample material to be subjected to an x-ray spectrochemical analysis. The sample cup comprises a cell body of a cylindrical configuration having an open top end and an open bottom end and defining a hollow between the two open ends, the open top end having an outer wall and an inner wall encircling the open top end. The outer wall and the inner wall extend axially and are positioned in concentric relationship with one another and form a reservoir space therebetween. | 09-09-2010 |
20100233035 | REAGENT CONTAINER - A reagent container having a plurality of open holding sections, each holding a reagent and into which a probe is inserted to suck the reagent. An opening of each of the holding sections is sealed with at least one sheet-like seal member. The reagent container includes a container body and a lid having a plurality of hollow piercing sections, formed on a lower surface of the lid, protruding downward for piercing the seal member at each of the openings, and openings, formed in an upper surface of the lid, communicating with piercing sections respectively to allow the probe to be inserted therethrough or withdrawn therefrom. | 09-16-2010 |
20100233036 | REAGENT CONTAINER SYSTEM - A reagent container system for a reagent analyzer, in particular an automatic reagent analyzer, is disclosed. The system includes a first reagent container cassette provided with a first set of openings each being capable of containing a reagent therein, and a second reagent container cassette provided with a second set of openings each being capable of containing a reagent therein. The system provides the first and second reagent container cassettes at least in a storage configuration in which the container cassettes are joined together such that a longitudinal side of the first reagent container cassette is facing a longitudinal side of the second reagent container cassette. Wherein, by relative displacement, the first and second reagent container cassettes are displaceable between the storage configuration and a use configuration in which a transverse side of the first reagent container cassette is facing a transverse side of the second reagent container cassette. | 09-16-2010 |
20100247385 | Multidisciplinary automatic analyzer for in vitro diagnosis - The device comprises reaction unit cuvettes for different types of tests, a vertial axis rotor which is associated with a rotation drive means and provided with a horizontal gear-teeth crown delimiting radially outwardly open cavities for receiving the reaction unit cuvettes, a device for supplying the gear-teeth crown with the reaction unit cuvettes, a device for supplying cuvettes with analysable biological liquid samples, stations arranged around the crown for carrying out measurements and/or analysis and an automation for managing the sequences of a desired process for each cuvette. | 09-30-2010 |
20100247386 | PICO LITER WELL HOLDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Described herein are embossing methods for forming pico liter well arrays (and other structures), arrangements of such pico liter well arrays, for example, in arrays of pico liter well areas, and methods of forming templates for such embossing. Also described as wells with a refractive index similar to that of an aqueous medium used for supporting cells in the wells. | 09-30-2010 |
20100254859 | Plastic Test Tube for Taking Blood Samples - Plastic test tube for taking blood samples, comprising a hollow tubular body and an adhesive protective film able to adhere to the tubular body. The tubular body is made of polyethylene terephthalate and has: a tubular wall which delimits a working volume and defines an outer surface; an open mouth for insertion of liquids at a first end of the wall; and a bottom for closing a second end of the wall. The adhesive protective film is able to adhere to the wall of the tubular body over at least a portion of the outer surface. The test tube is characterized in that the wall of the tubular body has a thickness in the range of 1 to 3 mm and in that the protective film is defined by a layer of polypropylene, polyethylene or copolymers thereof. The layer has a thickness in the range of between 40 and 60 μm and is able to form a liquid barrier. | 10-07-2010 |
20100290956 | CAP-LINKED TEST STRIP CARRIER FOR VIAL AUGMENTATION - The present disclosure provides test strip carriers for insertion into test strip vials and methods of making the same. Also provided are test strip vials including test strip carriers, and systems including test strip vials, test strip carriers and analytical test strips. The test strip carriers of the present disclosure are capable of engaging with the caps of test strip vials and thereby facilitating the retrieval of one or more test strips from the test strip vials upon opening of the test strip vials. | 11-18-2010 |