Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
436050000 | Condition or time responsive | 46 |
20080213903 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND THE ANALYZING METHOD USING THE SAME - An automatic analyzer which assures uniformity in mixing effects regardless of sample quantity and test item and thus produces analysis results with high repeatability. The analyzer includes a device for adding a conditioning liquid into a reaction chamber so that the quantity of liquid in the reaction chamber becomes a predetermined quantity at latest just before mixing. The conditioning liquid may be a diluent or physiological saline as used for dilution of a sample or any other special liquid that adjusts the properties such as viscosity, surface tension, etc. of liquid to be mixed. | 09-04-2008 |
20080311664 | BLANCHER WITH AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL - A method of operating a blanching system includes steps of automatically sampling a blanching solution and mixing the sampled blanching solution with a reagent that is formulated to change at least one property according to a concentration of a metal ion in the blanching solution. This property is automatically sensed with an automated sensor and a controller is used to automatically control a concentration of metal ions in the blanching solution in response to a signal that is received from said automated sensor | 12-18-2008 |
20090017544 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND ANALYSIS METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an automatic analyzer which determines a vessel blank value of the automatic analyzer based on a criterion associated with the sensitivity of an analysis item to determine whether or not a vessel is usable. An automatic analyzer includes: an operation unit for calculating an absolute value of a difference between a vessel blank value immediately before measurement of the analysis item and a vessel blank value under periodical measurement to determine whether or not a vessel is usable for measurement based on a plurality of criteria set for each analysis item; and a function of issuing an alarm if the vessel blank value is not judged to be within a criterion. | 01-15-2009 |
20090035867 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an automatic analyzer that is capable of reducing a user's workload required when a reagent is placed, and thereby facilitating change of the operation mode of the automatic analyzer. | 02-05-2009 |
20090087914 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZING APPARATUS AND QUALITY CONTROL METHOD FOR ANALYSIS SUPPORTING LIQUID IN THE SAME - An automatic analyzing apparatus can properly determine a quality of an analysis supporting liquid, after being supplied to the automatic analyzing apparatus, which supports an analysis performed in the automatic analyzing apparatus and can properly maintain an accuracy of the analysis. The analysis supporting liquid which supports an analysis of a specimen is dispensed into a reaction vessel by using a specimen dispensing unit which dispenses the specimen, a reagent dispensing unit which dispenses a reagent, a cleaning unit which cleans the reaction vessel, or a diluted solution dispensing unit which dispenses a diluted solution. An optical measurement is performed with respect to a liquid including the dispensed analysis supporting liquid in the reaction vessel. Analysis data of the analysis supporting liquid is generated by using the measured result. The quality of the analysis supporting liquid is determined by comparing the generated analysis data with reference data. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087915 | ANALYZER AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - An analyzer for analyzing a specimen includes a central control unit that instructs systems of the analyzer of a process operation; and a primary control unit that time-divisionally outputs an instruction by the central control unit. The analyzer also includes a plurality of secondary control units; a communication connection unit; and a plurality of connecting units. The secondary control units are connected to the systems, respectively, and control an operation of the systems according to the instruction by the central control unit. Each of the secondary control units has positional information set in advance. The communication connection unit connects the primary control unit and the secondary control units. The connecting units are provided on a fixed arrangement position, have arrangement positional information indicating the arrangement position, and are connected to the secondary control units, respectively. | 04-02-2009 |
20090137048 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND ANALYSIS METHOD FOR USE IN THE SAME - An automatic analyzer having a high processing capability even when plural kinds of reagents are dispensed at different timings. The automatic analyzer comprises a plurality of reaction cells, a reaction cell moving unit for moving the plurality of reaction cells at a certain cycle; a sample dispensing unit for dispensing a sample into a reaction cell on the reaction cell moving unit, a reagent dispensing unit for dispensing plural kinds of reagents to be added during a sample—reagent reaction process at different timings, the number of the reagent addition timings being larger than the number of times at which the reagents can be dispensed within a time of one cycle, and a control unit for controlling the sample dispensing unit to set a cycle in which no sample is dispensed by the sample dispensing unit, when analyses each using the reagent to be dispensed at the latest one of the reagent addition timings by the reagent dispensing unit succeed a predetermined number of times or more. | 05-28-2009 |
20090155914 | AUTOMATED SOLUTION MAKER APPARATUS - An automated solution maker is provided. The automated solution maker mixes a chemical with a solvent to a desired concentration. The concentration of the solution is monitored by measuring the conductivity of the solution. Based upon this measurement, the concentration of the solution may be adjusted. | 06-18-2009 |
20090191638 | Assay Preparation Plates, Fluid Assay Preparation and Analysis Systems, and Methods for Preparing and Analyzing Assays - Assay preparation plates are provided which include an array of wells, a magnet, and an actuator configured to move the magnet proximate and remote relative to the array. A fluid assay preparation and analysis system is provided which includes a pipette disposed above an assay plate receiving area, a magnet disposed below the assay plate receiving area in approximate alignment with the pipette, and an actuator configured to move the magnet proximate the assay plate receiving area. A method for preparing and analyzing an assay includes injecting a sample into a sample well of an assay preparation plate and inserting the assay preparation plate into a fluid assay analysis system. The method further includes mixing the sample with one or more reagents in an assay plate receiving area of the system and subsequently aspirating the prepared assay into an examination chamber of the system. | 07-30-2009 |
20090215184 | Sample analyzer and sample analyzing method - A sample analyzer includes an order receiver for receiving an analyzing order of a sample having analyzing item information; an analyzing section for analyzing a sample according to the analyzing order received by the order receiver; a calculator for counting a first number of analyses by the analyzing section in a first counting period, and a second number of analyses by the analyzing section in a second counting period different from the first counting period; a selection receiver for receiving a selection of either one of the first counting period and the second counting period; an output section; and an output controller for outputting a number of analyses in the counting period received by the selection receiver to the output section based on the counted result by the calculator is disclosed. A sample analyzing method is also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20090239307 | Filter with memory, communication and concentration sensor - The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the concentration of a substance within a filter housing. A concentration sensor and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the concentration of a particular substance within the filter housing while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the concentration sensor. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate sensor and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of concentration values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read concentration values in situ allows integrity tests to be performed without additional equipment. | 09-24-2009 |
20100093098 | NONFLOW-THROUGH APPRATUS AND MEHOD USING ENHANCED FLOW MECHANISMS - Methods and apparatus for facilitating the synthesis of compounds in a nonflow-through device are presented. Application of the nonflow-through methods and microfluidic devices to the synthesis of radiolabeled compounds is described. These methods and apparatus enable the introduction of a pressurized gas through a tangential slit into a vortex reactor of the nonflow-through device, while one or more liquids are delivered to the reaction chamber through the same or different inlet ports. The introduction of the pressurized gas produces a cyclonic motion of the mixture within the reactor. Such a mechanism may be used to facilitate the evaporation of various liquids within the reactor at lower temperatures, thus reducing the production of unwanted byproducts that are associated with the use of high temperatures. In addition, thorough mixing of various liquids may be effected rapidly while allowing chemical reactions to take place efficiently within the vortex reactor. | 04-15-2010 |
20100112704 | ANALYZER AND ITS ABNORMALITY COPING METHOD - An analyzer includes plural stirrers that have plural sound-wave generating units, which are provided on respective vessels holding liquid and generate sound wave toward the liquid, and drive units, which drive the plurality of sound-wave generating units, and that stir the liquid using sound wave generated by the sound-wave generating units; a power detecting unit that detects traveling-wave power output from the drive unit and reflected-wave power reflected from the sound-wave generating unit; and a control unit that determines whether an abnormality occurs in each of the stirrers on the sound-wave generating unit side or on the drive unit side in each of the stirrers based on a reflectivity of the power, and controls continuation or suspension of an analytical work based on a result of the determination. | 05-06-2010 |
20100184229 | PORTABLE EXPLOSIVE OR DRUG DETECTION SYSTEM - A portable chemical analytical apparatus to analyze a test swipe includes a heater to warm the test swipe to a predetermined temperature; a clamp to secure the test swipe to the heater; one or more pumps to dispense one or more chemicals onto the test swipe from a disposable cartridge; a fan to remove chemical vapors rising a predetermined distance from the test swipe; and a camera to capture an image of the test swipe for automated analysis. | 07-22-2010 |
20100261280 | Biological and chemical monitoring - A biological and chemical detection system is provided that detects and identifies biological and/or chemical particulates of interest. The biological and chemical detection system comprises a collector, a first optical device, a second optical device and a processor. The collector is configured to deposit particulates drawn from a fluid stream onto a sample substrate to define a sample area. The first optical device derives first data relative to at least a portion of the sample area, which is analyzed to determine at least one field of view and/or specific target location. The second optical device then interrogates the sample area at each determined target location, e.g., using Raman spectroscopy, to produce interrogation data. The processor determines whether the sample area includes predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest based upon an analysis of the interrogation data and triggers an event such as an alarm or message if the predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest are identified. | 10-14-2010 |
20110104810 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - It is checked whether a liquid undulation prevention mechanism is present or absent in a reagent vessel at the start of an operation (steps | 05-05-2011 |
20110177603 | ULTRASONIC TEST EQUIPMENT - An ultrasonic test equipment includes a water tank for storing ultrasonic medium, an ultrasonic probe provided in the water tank, an ultrasonic medium temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of the ultrasonic medium, a test object temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of a test object, and a temperature control device. The temperature control device heats the ultrasonic medium or cools the test object such that the first temperature becomes equal to or higher than the second temperature. Gas bubbles are prevented from emerging on a surface of the test object. | 07-21-2011 |
20110223674 | ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT - An ion mobility spectrometer analytical instrument, including an ion mobility spectrometer, a swab interface, and a desorber assembly. The desorber assembly includes a heat transfer device configured to heat a desorber, as well as a supply configured to direct gas through the desorber. The instrument further includes a drift tube, high voltage device arrayed, at least in part, proximate to the drift tube, wherein the high voltage device is configured to change a polarity of a voltage applied to the drift tube and have an absolute voltage of about 500 to 1500 volts. The instrument further includes a reactant supply unit adapted to supply reactant during a sample substance analysis, and a control unit. | 09-15-2011 |
20110294221 | CONTROL BRACKETING AND RESULTS HOLD - An automated immunoassay analyzer, or assay system, provides for frequent testing of control samples to verify that before and after a series of tests of patients' samples, the operation of the test equipment is accurate, thereby ensuring that the results of the series of patient tests are accurate. Operating the immunoassay analyzer in this manner will delay reporting clinical test results until the results are confirmed as accurate. This operation can be performed automatically by a random access immunoassay analyzer. | 12-01-2011 |
20120028361 | Method for determining number of drops - A method for determining the number of drops metered with a drop frequency into a reactor, especially in a high temperature decomposition system for analyzers, wherein a gas stream is flowing through the reactor. There exists in the reactor a temperature, which is greater than the boiling temperature of the liquid, and a drop metered into the reactor transforms at least partially into the gas phase following entry into the reactor, especially due to heat transfer from contact with a surface within the reactor, especially directly after contact with the surface within the reactor. With a sampling rate, which is greater than the drop frequency, a sequence of pressure signals dependent on pressure within the reactor is registered, and, from the sequence of pressure signals or from values derived therefrom, the number of drops metered into the reactor is ascertained. | 02-02-2012 |
20120115236 | Device and Method For Indirect Electronic Condition Control in Biomolecule Detection Platforms - A system and method of indirectly modifying an environmental condition at a test site in one embodiment includes providing a test site on a substrate, providing a hydrogel composition loaded with a chemical factor at the test site, providing an actuator configured to activate the hydrogel composition to release a chemical factor at the test site, controlling the actuator to activate the hydrogel composition to release a chemical factor at the test site, and modifying the local chemical environment at the test site with the chemical factor. | 05-10-2012 |
20120156788 | BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL TEST DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A test device to automatically close an opening and closing unit when a predetermined amount of time has elapsed in a state that the opening and closing unit is open, and a method of controlling the same. The test device includes an opening and closing unit which opens and closes the test device; a display unit which displays information regarding the test device; and a controller which closes the opening and closing unit when a predetermined amount of time has elapsed while the opening and closing unit is open, and displays on the display unit a time remaining until the predetermined amount of time has elapsed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120184037 | Assay Preparation Plates, Fluid Assay Preparation and Analysis Systems, and Methods for Preparing and Analyzing Assays - A fluid assay preparation and analysis system is provided which includes a pipette disposed above an assay plate receiving area, a magnet disposed below the assay plate receiving area in approximate alignment with the pipette, and an actuator configured to move the magnet proximate the assay plate receiving area. A method for preparing and analyzing an assay includes injecting a sample into a sample well of an assay preparation plate and inserting the assay preparation plate into a fluid assay analysis system. The method further includes mixing the sample with one or more reagents in an assay plate receiving area of the system and subsequently aspirating the prepared assay into an examination chamber of the system. | 07-19-2012 |
20120196374 | DISPENSER, ANALYZER AND DISPENSING METHOD - A dispenser, analyzer and dispensing method are provided, which can dispense a predetermined amount of a blood cell sample without being influenced by an individual difference of the blood cell sample. The apparatus according to the present invention includes: a pressure sensor measuring pressure within a pipe during liquid suction by a dispensing probe, a calculation section calculating an average pressure value during liquid suction, measured by the pressure sensor; a storage section storing a correlation between the average pressure value and a discharge operation amount during liquid suction for each desired discharge amount; a correction section correcting the discharge operation amount based on the average pressure amount during suction calculated by the calculation section and the correlation stored in the storage section; and a control section controlling a syringe pump based on the discharge operation amount corrected by the correction section to discharge the desired discharge amount. | 08-02-2012 |
20120295359 | AUTOMATED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ERRONEOUS SAMPLE COLLECTION IN CLINICAL ASSAYS - An automatic method for identifying biological samples that are collected using the wrong blood preservative for subsequent analytical testing. The method also provides for identification and/or suppression of certain analytical test results that are substantially or partly adversely affected. The invention is particularly suited for use in point-of-care medical diagnostic testing. | 11-22-2012 |
20130203174 | MULTIPLE TIME WINDOWS FOR EXTENDING THE RANGE OF AN ASSAY - Disclosed is a use of reaction kinetics to generate multiple dose-response curves from a single reaction, thus eliminating the need to run a second experiment with additional sample, reagents, and time to cover a broader measuring range than is available in a standard assay. Using a single protocol, the differences in the reaction kinetics for different sample concentrations yield different responses at different measurement times. Selection of the appropriate dose-response curve cross-section increases the measuring range and accuracy of the assay from a single reaction without substantially increasing imprecision. Several overlapping dose-response curves are pieced together to provide a standard curve to ensure continuity throughout the expanded measuring range. | 08-08-2013 |
20130316460 | UNMANNED AUTOMATIC ALKALINITY MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is unmanned automatic alkalinity measuring system and method. The system periodically and automatically performs collecting, measuring, and draining the sample of leachat or underground water from various sites regularly requiring the inspection or the measurement in the alkalinity thereof, without a person, thereby improving the convenience and the effectiveness in sample measurement. | 11-28-2013 |
20140193918 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer adapted to enhance sample/reagent dispensing accuracy, regardless of a difference in sample/reagent dispensing height of a dispensing probe. When the amount of sample in a sample container is small, tip height “h1” of a sample dispensing probe positioned immediately after it has aspirated the sample decreases below tip height “h′” of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample. The sample in this state takes a concave shape at the tip of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample. When the amount of sample in a sample container is large, tip height “h2” of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately after it has aspirated the sample increases above the tip height “h′” and the sample takes a convex shape at the tip of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample. | 07-10-2014 |
20140206087 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE, TEST APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A temperature control device which may control temperature of a reactor, and a test apparatus including the same are provided. The temperature control device includes at least one body, temperature controllers provided on the at least one body and configured to control a temperature of the at least one body, and at least one temperature sensor provided on the at least one body and configured to measure the temperature of the at least one body. | 07-24-2014 |
20140273243 | WATER HARDNESS MONITORING VIA FLUORESCENCE - Provided are automated methods for measuring soluble magnesium concentration in water using fluorescence. The methods employ the use of a pH-buffered liquid and a magnesium coordinating fluorescing reagent. In certain embodiments, the methods may further employ measuring total hardness concentration of the water by displacing any soluble calcium with soluble magnesium and then re-measuring the soluble magnesium concentration. Optionally, the soluble calcium concentration can be determined by subtracting the measured soluble magnesium concentration from the measured total hardness concentration. | 09-18-2014 |
20140370609 | ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention provides for an analysis system ( | 12-18-2014 |
20150031136 | TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A test apparatus, which may compare detection data of a detector with reference data and correct a positional error in the detector due to the failing of a motor, and a method of controlling the same are provided. The test apparatus includes a detector configured to irradiate light to a plurality of chambers of a reaction device and detect a detection target, a motor configured to move the detector such that light is irradiated to the plurality of chambers, and a controller configured to compare detection data of the detector regarding the reaction device with reference data, determine a positional error in the detector, and correct the positional error. | 01-29-2015 |
20150111300 | APPARATUS FOR PRETREATING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES, AND MASS SPECTROMETER EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A clinical laboratory apparatus includes a pretreating apparatus having a high separation capability and providing high data reproducibility and reliability and a mass spectrometer is provided which executes fully automatic processing from pretreatment to detection. The pretreating apparatus that includes a cartridge for holding an extraction agent for solid-phase extraction, a pressure-loading unit for applying a pressure load to any cartridge mounted on the solid-phase extraction cartridge-retaining unit, a receiving tray mechanism for receiving a sample extracted from the cartridge, and a liquid-level sensor for detecting liquid levels in the receiving tray as well as in the cartridge, conducts feedback control for the pressure-loading unit to open its pressure release valve upon the liquid-level sensor detecting that the liquid level in the receiving tray mechanism has reached a preset liquid-level position. | 04-23-2015 |
20150140668 | NON-CONTACT OPTICAL ENCODING SCHEME FOR INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION PUCK - An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. The intelligent carriers can include one or more image sensors to observe the relative motion of the track as the carrier traverses it. The carriers can also observe position marks on the track surface to provide absolute position information, which can include additional data, such as routing instructions. Synchronization marks may be provided to correct errors in the observed trajectory. | 05-21-2015 |
20150338427 | THROUGHPUT OPTIMIZING REAGENT DISTRIBUTION - Methods and systems for performing tests in an in vitro diagnostic environment provide for a substantially optimized distribution of testing reagents amongst a plurality of analyzers. The system and method can include steps of identifying a plurality of expected tests to be performed by a plurality of analyzer modules, determining information about the capabilities of the plurality of analyzer modules, and receiving, at the processor, data reflecting which of the plurality of tests are incompatible. Further steps can include calculating a substantially optimal distribution of the plurality of expected tests amongst the plurality of analyzer modules, allocating reagents to each of the plurality of analyzer modules by facilitating distribution of a plurality of reagents to selected analyzer modules in response to the step of calculating, and automatically scheduling a plurality of samples to undergo tests at the plurality of analyzer modules. | 11-26-2015 |
20160069917 | LOW CARRYOVER LIQUID HANDLING PROBE FOR AN AUTOMATED ANALYZER - Provided herein is a carryover-reducing liquid handling probe for an analytical system, incorporating a rigid sheath and a polymer core that extends from the sheath to act as the fluid contact surface. | 03-10-2016 |
20160077031 | INTEGRATED CHEMICAL SENSOR CHIP - An integrated chemical sensor chip comprises on or integrated in a common substrate a chemically sensitive layer and a heater heating the sensitive layer. In addition, a memory is provided for the storage of a measurement routine, the measurement routine comprising instructions defining a heating process over time and instructions defining one or more measurement points in time. An I/O interface is provided for receiving a trigger for the measurement routine and for supplying a result of the measurement routine. An engine controls the heater and measures a resistance of the sensitive layer according the instructions of the measurement routine. | 03-17-2016 |
20160077119 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS METHOD - The automatic analysis device includes an analysis unit that corrects, based on a measured value at the time of a first light amount measurement with water dispensed in the reaction cell before the sample is dispensed therein; a measured value at the time of a second light amount measurement after the sample and a preprocessing reagent are dispensed into the reaction cell; a liquid amount in the reaction cell at the time of the second light amount measurement; and a liquid amount in the reaction cell at the time of a third light amount measurement after the reaction reagent has been dispensed into the reaction cell and before the reaction reagent and the substance to be measured react with each other. | 03-17-2016 |
20160091519 | SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a sample processing apparatus, comprising: a first mechanism unit having a first operation range of movement and that carries out a first process on a container with a sample, the first operation range comprising an overlap region and a non-overlap region; a second mechanism unit having a second operation range of movement and that carries out a second process on the container after completion of the first process, the second operation range comprising the overlap region but not the non-overlap region; an operation detector that senses operation of the first mechanism unit; and a controller that causes the first mechanism unit to stop the first process and retreat from the overlap region and that causes the second mechanism unit to continue the second process upon detection of abnormality in the first mechanism unit based on the detection result by the operation detector. | 03-31-2016 |
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20160187362 | TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A test apparatus and a method for controlling the same are provided. The test apparatus may receive information about a reaction device, information about a storage environment, and external environment information from a storage storing a sample and a sensor sensing the external environment of the test apparatus. The test apparatus may perform a variety of control actions for testing the sample based on a temperature of and around the reaction device, resulting in increased reliability of the test result. | 06-30-2016 |
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20130109102 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTEIN SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION | 05-02-2013 |
20140273244 | AUTOMATIC TITRATOR - A system and method for performing automated titrations. An automatic titrator utilizes control devices and sensors adapted for various chemical reactions to perform titrations and determine the content of a desired component of a solution. Batch and continuous mode titrations are possible. Titrant is added to a sample either in varying amounts or rates and a titration endpoint is observed via sensors. Control devices detect when the titration endpoint occurs and calculates the desired content. Various reactions within the solution may be suppressed in order to titrate isolated components individually. | 09-18-2014 |
20160003750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TITRATION - Method for titration comprising: providing a solution comprising at least one titrand and at least one indicator; providing a titrant; performing titration by repeatedly: transmitting light through the solution; measuring an intensity of light transmitted through the solution at a first wave length; measuring an intensity of light transmitted through the solution at a second wave length; comparing the measured intensities of light transmitted through the solution at the first and second wave lengths with a target value; and adding titrant to the solution at a rate based on said comparing. | 01-07-2016 |