| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 422104000 | Holder, support, housing, or hood | 32 |
| 20080199365 | Planar registration of multi-well plate from well side - A multi-well plate such as a microtiter plate is secured from its well side in a manner that corrects or compensates for any deviations of the plate base from a planar configuration. This is achieved by an apparatus that includes an array of posts with exposed tips that define a plane, a plurality of movable collets that, when appropriately actuated, seize the walls of selected wells, and a biasing means to urge the collets in a direction that forces the wells of the microtiter plate against the exposed tips of the posts. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080199366 | Holder for specimen cup - The present invention comprises a holder for a specimen cup, the holder comprising a curved member with a handle and a lever extending continuously therefrom. The curved member receives, engages, and grips the specimen cup. The handle provides a means to hold and carry the specimen cup without soiling one's hands. In addition, the handle and lever spread to expand the curved member's arc, thereby releasing the holder's grip on the specimen cup. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080206112 | Modular test tube holder - A modular rack to hold a plurality of specimen containers for performing assays. The modular rack can be increased or decreased in holding capacity by adding or subtracting modules to the rack. The modular rack also has removable webs so that different size specimen containers may be retained by the rack. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080286162 | SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a sample processing system for analyzing, preprocessing, or carrying out other operations for a biological sample such as blood or urea. With the sample processing system, it is possible to store samples to be stored in the thermally insulated state or specimens required for accuracy control in the thermally insulated state for preventing evaporation of denaturing of the samples and specimens by the unit of a transfer rack. Also it is possible to carry in or out the samples rack by rack according to the necessity. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080299012 | Adjustable laboratory rack - A laboratory rack assembly for supporting columns and receptacle tubes and other paraphernalia during laboratory procedures such as such as filtration, chromatography, plasma preparation, affinity purification, and so on, includes upper and lower support portions that are connected together for relative sliding movement. An upper rack module is connected to the upper support portion and is configured to receive at least one column. A lower rack module is connected to the lower support portion and is configured to receive at least one receptacle tube. At least one of the rack modules is removably connected to at least one of the support portions. An adjustment mechanism is operably associated with the upper and lower support portions for adjusting a position of one support portion with respect to the other support portion to thereby vary the distance between the upper and lower rack modules. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080299013 | Chip-Holder for a Micro-Fluidic Chip - A chip-holder for holding a micro-fluidic chip has a fixer for detachably fixing the micro-fluidic chip in the chip-holder and at least one process control device configured to support control or monitoring of a chemical process in the micro-fluidic chip, wherein the chip-holder is configured such that the process control device and the micro-fluidic chip are directly and detachably coupled when the micro-fluidic chip is fixed in the chip-holder. Such a chip-holder brings along the advantage that the micro-fluidic chip can easily be removed and exchanged while the process control device can be reused. This reduces running costs of a chemical microreactor system drastically and allows for a very flexible usage of a chemical microreactor system. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080317641 | Support Element for Test-Tubes and the Like - A support element for test-tubes and the like, including an annular body adapted to be fitted on a test-tube and provided with connection means among several support elements to allow the formation of a chain having additional support elements, wherein the connection means are a spherical joint. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090041631 | Ejection device for biosensor detector - An ejection device for a biosensor detector has a body that has a front end, an insertion slot formed in the front end, an ejection mount and a resilient element. The ejection mount has a recess with a guide protrusion being mounted near the front end of the body, two button guides being formed in the ejection mount, an ejection button being mounted on the body and adjacent to the insertion slot, two guide tabs and a limit mounted in the recess. The guide tabs are mounted slidably in the button guides to slidably hold the ejection button on the body. The resilient element is mounted in the recess and has a proximal end being mounted on the guide protrusion and a distal end to move the ejection button forward. Therefore, a patient or carer can eject the biosensor conveniently and safely. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090129990 | RACK FOR SAMPLE CONTAINERS FOR CLINICAL ANALYZER - A device for enabling the user of a clinical analyzer, such as, for example, an automated clinical analyzer, e.g., an automated hematology analyzer, to identify samples that require additional processing subsequent to an initial run through the clinical analyzer. The device can also indicate the location of sample containers to assist the user in finding a sample from a sample retention area. The device comprises a rack comprising a plurality of receptacles, each receptacle having a recessed area for holding a sample container, e.g., a sample tube. Each receptacle is associated with an indicator for signaling when a sample container in a given receptacle area requires additional processing. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090136386 | Rack for Sample Tubes and Reagent Holders - A rack for holding samples and various reagents, wherein the rack may be used for loading the samples and reagents prior to using the reagents. The rack accepts complementary reagent holders, each of which contain a set of reagents for carrying out a predetermined processing operation, such as preparing biological samples for amplifying and detecting polynucleotides extracted from the samples. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090169435 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING OF AIRBORNE ASBESTOS AND OTHER PARTICLES RELEASED FROM A SURFACE - A sampling apparatus includes a housing defining a test chamber with an opening for contacting a test surface to expose at least a portion the test surface to the test chamber. A movable agitator within the test chamber contacts the test surface and agitates the test surface to release material from the test surface. The apparatus further includes an inlet and an outlet communicating with the test chamber and defining an air flow path through the chamber. At least one sample cassette may be supported near the outlet to collect a sample from the air flow, including material released from the surface into the test chamber. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090263289 | Multi-well rotary synthesizer - An apparatus for synthesizing polymer chains includes a controller, a plurality of precision fit vials circularly arranged in multiple banks on a cartridge, a drain corresponding to each bank of vials, a chamber bowl, a plurality of valves for delivering reagents to selective vials, and a waste tube system for purging material from the vials. A purging operation can be selectively performed on one or more of the banks of vials. The multiple banks of valves provide an additional number of reagent choices while operating in a serial mode and faster reagent distribution while operating in a parallel mode. The plurality of vials are stored in the cartridge and are divided among individual banks wherein each bank of vials has a corresponding drain. There is at least one waste tube system for expelling the reagent solution from vials within a particular bank of vials when the waste tube system is coupled to the corresponding drain. The cartridge holding the plurality of vials rotates relative to the stationary banks of valves and the waste tube system. The controller rotates the cartridge and operates the banks of valves and the waste tube system in response to the required sequence of dispensing various reagent solutions and flushing appropriate vials in order to form the desired polymer chain within each vial. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090263290 | CAPILLARY STORAGE AND DISPENSING CONTAINER - A polymeric injection-molded container is described which holds capillaries for a biological material assay system in a vertical position. The container includes a two-piece base which is press-fit together. Ninety-six funnel-shaped holes in the top of the base receive the capillaries and support them circumferentially. Ninety-six apertures in the bottom of the base are tapered to guide the bottom ends of the capillaries to positions aligned with the holes in the top of the base. The inserted capillaries extend above the top surface of the base and are covered by a removable cover. The capillaries can be processed and placed in the container by the capillary manufacturer, shipped to a user in the container, and the container can be placed on the capillary holder station of an automated assay system and used by the automated system directly from the container. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090285723 | Sample Container Holder - The present invention provides a sample container holder for securely holding sample containers of various shapes and sizes. The holder comprises a base having at least one slot extending from an upper portion of the base to a lower portion of the base. The holder further comprises at least one retainer inserted into the slot creating at least a partial enclosed area on the base to accommodate the sample container. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100008828 | Well plate seal structure - A cover for a laboratory sample holding device having at least first and second surfaces. The film of material having adhesive or sealing agent on one side is able to adhere to the laboratory sample holding device. A flange extends from the film and is rotatable relative to the film. The flange also includes an adhesive surface for mounting the cover to the laboratory sample holding device. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100021352 | Laboratory Device for Processing Samples and Methods Using the Same - The invention relates to devices and methods for the identification of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100068101 | Biochip Package Body, Method of Forming the Same, and Biochip Package Including the Biochip Package Body - A biochip package body, a method of forming the same, and a biochip package including the biochip package body are provided. The biochip package body includes a mounting package body having a mounting plate. The mounting plate has at least one protruding portion that protrudes therefrom. The protruding portion has a chip mounting portion and a chip protection portion. The chip mounting portion is disposed substantially in the center of the protruding portion. The chip protection portion surrounds the chip mounting portion. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068102 | IN SITU HEAT INDUCED ANTIGEN RECOVERY AND STAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An automated in situ heat induced antigen recovery and staining method and apparatus for treating a plurality of microscope slides. The process of heat induced antigen recovery and the process of staining the biological sample on the microscope slide are conducted in the same apparatus, wherein the microscope slides do not need to be physically removed from one apparatus to another. Each treatment step occurs within the same reaction compartment. The reaction conditions of each reaction compartment for treating a slide can preferably be controlled independently, including the individualized application of reagents to each slide and the individualized treatment of each slide. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100098595 | APPARATUSES AND MEDIA FOR DRUG ELUTION AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Embodiments of the invention provide to apparatuses and media used in drug elution studies and methods for making and using them. Such methods and materials can be used for example to assess and control the manufacturing process variability of drug eluting implantable devices such as cardiac leads. One embodiment of the invention is a drug elution method that can be used for in-vitro studies of a matrix impregnated with a compound such as a drug blended polymer matrix. A related embodiment of the invention is an apparatus that is used for example to facilitate the practice of the above-noted methods by inhibiting the evaporation of dissolution media from the vessels in which elution is observed. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100129262 | AUTOMATIC LOADING OF SAMPLE TUBES FOR CLINICAL ANALYZER - A module for staging sample tubes and mixing the samples contained in the sample tubes for an automated clinical analyzer. In one embodiment, this module comprises a mixing drum, which is capable of mixing the contents of a sample tube in an end-over-end manner. The mixing drum is capable of mixing samples in the sample tubes without separating the solid components of the sample, e.g., red blood cells from the liquid components of the sample, e.g., plasma. A device for elevating the sample tube in the sample tube carrier can be used to enable the cap of the sample tube to be punctured by a piercing element in a piercing assembly. After the cap of the sample tube is punctured, a probe for aspirating the sample from said sample tube can obtain the sample in the receptacle of the sample tube through a bore in the piercing element. The piercing assembly can include a resiliently biased element for ejecting the sample tube from the piercing assembly. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100135860 | HOLDER FOR HOLE-TYPE CELL CARRIER - There are provided holders ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100135861 | ASSEMBLY FOR CARRYING AND HOLDING SLIDES - A slide holder comprising a rectangular frame having two side walls facing each other, a first end wall facing a second end wall, the second end wall having a latch pivotally attached thereto, the latch capable of being pivoted in such a manner as to enable locking and unlocking of the slide holder in a slide holder carrier. The slide holder carrier has a first end wall, a first side wall, a second end wall, a second side wall, and a shaft running from the first end wall of the slide holder carrier to the second end wall of the slide holder carrier. At least one slide holder is rotatably mounted on the shaft. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100143197 | Container Holder - A container holder for a multiplicity of tubular sample containers with a frame made of a rigid plastic material, comprising a panel with a multiplicity of holes, and a coating of the frame which is made of an elastic plastic material or of rubber, and which partially closes off the cross section of the holes. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143198 | SAMPLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS - A sample support structure comprising a sample support manufactured from a semiconductor material and having one or more openings therein. Methods of making and using the sample support structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143199 | PIPETTE TIP PACKAGE - The invention relates to a pipette by package, which has a plurality pipette tips in separate enclosures. The enclosures are securely closed by a joint lid. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143200 | DEVICE FOR CENTERING A MICROTITER PLATE - A pipetting aid device is provided that includes a support comprising a first face, a plurality of light elements mounted in the support to form a two-dimensional array in the plane of the first face, a first centering structure, and a second centering structure. The first centering structure and the second centering structure are mounted to extend from the first face of the support. The first centering structure includes a first pair and a second pair of stop walls, wherein a pair of stop walls forms a corner. The second centering structure includes a third pair and a fourth pair of stop walls. The first pair and the third pair of stop walls form corners of a first positioning zone of a first type of plate. The second pair and the fourth pair of stop walls form corners of a second positioning zone of a second type of plate. The first centering structure and the second centering structure are positioned outside both the first positioning zone and the second positioning zone. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100166615 | 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 least one of the carriage assemblies and is connected to the carriage assembly for movement in a direction transverse to the plurality of guide rods. A plurality of carriage drive mechanisms are employed to move the plurality of carriage assemblies independently along said plurality of guide rods and a sub-carriage drive mechanism is provided to move the sub-carriage assembly in a direction transverse to said plurality of guide rods. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100166616 | PIPETTE TIP RACK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Described is a pipette tip rack ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100221151 | ANTI-STATIC PIPETTE TIP TRAYS - Provided herein are anti-static pipette trays that reduce the amount of static charge accumulated on or in pipette tips and allow for discharge of any accumulated static charge. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100226828 | TEST TUBE HOLDER - According to an example of the invention, a test tube holder includes a holder body including a cylindrical wall defining a cylindrical hollow portion, at least three guide grooves in the cylindrical wall and open on the inner peripheral side and upper end surface side, cam grooves which face the guide grooves and inclined obliquely upward, a plurality of holder members for test tube attachment which are fitted individually in the guide grooves of the holder body so as to be movable vertically and radially, cam pins which engage with the cam grooves so as to guide the holder member vertically and radially, and an urging spring which elastically urges the holder member to be pushed up so that the holder member is pressed upward and toward the inner periphery of the cylindrical wall. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100266457 | Carrier for Pipette Tips - A carrier for pipette tips, with
| 10-21-2010 |
| 20100272614 | CASSETTE FOR TEST TUBES - In a cassette for test tubes for use e.g. in a fraction collector the test tubes are kept in a fixed position by means of holding means arranged on an adjustable hold and release plate, which, when moved to its release position, releases said test tubes. | 10-28-2010 |
