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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137620 | Temperature-controlled incubator having an arcuate closure panel An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8052929 | Gravity-assisted mixing methods A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability o... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048375 | Gravity-assisted mixing methods A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability o... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047086 | Method and apparatus for stripping a contact-limiting element from a pipette probe An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8012419 | Temperature-controlled incubator having rotatable door An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8008066 | System for performing multi-formatted assays An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7964413 | Method for continuous mode processing of multiple reaction receptacles in a real-time amplification assay An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7941904 | Method and apparatus for stripping a contact-limiting element from a pipette probe An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7932081 | Signal measuring system for conducting real-time amplification assays An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7897337 | Method for performing multi-formatted assays An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7794659 | Signal measuring system having a movable signal measuring device An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically prepar... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7780336 | Instruments and methods for mixing the contents of a detection chamber A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability o... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7767447 | Instruments and methods for exposing a receptacle to multiple thermal zones A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability o... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763467 | Drip shield A drip shield includes cover members that define a protective canopy over sample receptacles to prevent unwanted material from being deposited into the receptacles. The cover members cooperate to define at least one access hole through the drip shield to permit acce... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7666681 | Method for agitating the fluid contents of a container An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7666602 | Method for agitating the fluid contents of a container An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7638337 | System for agitating the fluid contents of a container An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 12/29/2009 |
| D510017 | Clamp for tubular structures and the like | 09/27/2005 |
| 6914555 | Method of detecting a fluid surface A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longi... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6852283 | Substance transfer device A work station for simultaneously performing multiple assays includes a base structure, a receptacle rack assembly received within a receptacle rack well formed in the base structure, a pipette tip rack assembly received within a pipette tip rack well formed in the ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846456 | Assay work station A work station for simultaneously performing multiple assays includes a base structure, a receptacle rack assembly received within a receptacle rack well formed in the base structure, a pipette tip rack assembly received within a pipette tip rack well formed in the ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6764649 | Transport mechanism An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6663353 | Fluid transfer system A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second elec... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6658946 | Method of detecting fluid flow through a conduit A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second elec... | 12/09/2003 |