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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187535 | Robotic handling system and method with independently operable detachable tools An analytical system and method that enables more efficient transport of movable devices (22) among stations (24, 25, 26). According to one aspect of the invention, the system and method permit operational timesharing of a transport mechanism (34 | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187536 | System and method for the unequivocal allocation of histological cassettes and specimen slides A system (100) and a method for the unequivocal allocation of histological cassettes (30) and specimen slides (60) is described. The system encompasses a microtome (1) and at least one reading unit (80). The data (33) of the... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182745 | Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer having a positioning member connected to a nozzle support jig used to install a rinse nozzle having a suction member. The positioning member is present at a lower position than that of the suction member, has a vertically movable construction, ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8163238 | Automated micro-well plate handling device An automated micro-well plate handling device for removing a micro-well plate from within a vertically stacked plurality of micro-well plates and transferring the removable micro-well plate to a receiving area. A vertical storage device for storing the vertically st... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8153086 | 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 th... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147754 | Sample measuring apparatus and sample measuring method A sample measuring apparatus of measuring a component in a biological sample, comprising: an input section for inputting a sample species of a biological sample; a measurement sample preparation section for preparing a measurement sample by mixing the biological sam... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147778 | Specimen container carrier for conveyor in laboratory automation system A specimen container carrier for a conveyor in a laboratory automation system which includes a circular body driven by the conveyor and container holding elements arranged in the circular body, the container holding elements being maintained in a container holding p... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147755 | Drum type container for analytical elements A drum type container for analytical elements comprises a casing defining a compartment with a plurality of portions For receiving respective ones of the analytical elements. The container further comprises a base assembly to which the casing is rotatably mounted. T... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142733 | Sensor-dispensing device and mechanism for extracting sensor A cartridge assembly is adapted to be used in a sensor-dispensing device. The cartridge assembly comprises an end cap, a disposable cartridge and a sealing mechanism. The end cap includes one opening. The disposable cartridge comprises an outer and inner cartridge. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 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 |
| 8137621 | Sample carrier for 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... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137619 | Memory management method and apparatus for automated biological reaction system A reagent management system for an automated biological reaction apparatus including an automated biological reaction apparatus including at least one reagent dispenser for applying a reagent to a sample, a memory device containing data for a reagent device selected... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8119081 | Specimen analysis apparatus and specimen analysis method A specimen analysis method, comprising: bringing a first specimen vessel to a sucking position for sucking specimens; obtaining a first measurement result of a first specimen contained in the first specimen vessel; bringing a second specimen vessel to the sucking po... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114347 | Pipette chip supply device, sample analyzing apparatus, pipette chip supply method and sample analyzing method A pipette chip supply device for supplying a pipette chip for suctioning liquid, the pipette chip supply device comprising: a chip accommodating section for accommodating pipette chips; a conveying section for conveying the pipette chips supplied from the chip accom... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114348 | Label-free high throughput biomolecular screening system and method A screening system and method are described herein which provide a unique and practical solution for enabling label-free high throughput screening (HTS) to aid in the discovery of new drugs. In one embodiment, the screening system enables direct binding assays to be... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110146 | Embedded block humidifier, automatic thin slice manufacturing device, and automatic thin slice specimen manufacturing apparatus An embedded block is capable of being humidified in a short time without influencing a surface temperature of the embedded block as much as possible. An embedded block humidifier for humidifying an embedded block having a biological specimen embedded in an embedding... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101126 | Sensor release mechanism for a meter A sensor-dispensing instrument (10) adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor-dispensing instrument includes an outer housing (12) and a mechanical mechanism contained t... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097210 | Disposable test sensor cartridge This invention relates to a test sensor cartridge assembly that dispenses test sensors individually while shortening the distance of the lateral movement required to eject the sensor. A stationary gear rack is affixed to a surface with a moveable gear rack positione... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088329 | Cell block processing station A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a c... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088343 | Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer includes a wastewater suction unit that causes a suction nozzle to suction a reaction wastewater from each of plural reaction vessels transferred to a disposal position, transfers the plural suction nozzles to a cleaning position to make the su... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8075840 | Automatic multi-purpose analyzer An automatic multi-purpose analyzer performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological samples such as blood, urine, etc. and includes a plurality of analysis units connected in series through a transfer line for transferring the sample, wherein failure ca... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8062593 | Cell/tissue mass selecting apparatus and dividing mechanism thereof A selecting apparatus for selecting cell/tissue mass includes a base, a feeding mechanism and a dividing mechanism. The base has a platform for placing the cell/tissue mass. The feeding mechanism, disposed on the base, moves relative to the platform. The dividing me... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062591 | Clinical laboratory test apparatus and clinical laboratory test system The clinical laboratory test apparatus includes: an analyzing unit for analyzing a specimen; a reception part for receiving specimen information before analysis of the specimen; a discrimination part for discriminating whether or not a specimen is suited for analysi... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062592 | Electrophoresis apparatus using capillary array and a sample tray Even if a standby time to the measurement becomes long, a sample in a sample container is prevented from deteriorating. A cooling mechanism is provided in a sample tray for holding a sample plate, or in a plate-mounting portion of a table-type auto sampler of a capi... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057753 | Test strip ejection mechanism A test strip ejection mechanism, for use with a test strip receiving port and a test strip, includes a framework, an elongated shape memory alloy (SMA) strip (e.g., a SMA wire), a slider, and a heating module. The SMA strip has first and second ends that are attache... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052927 | In situ heat induced antigen recovery and staining 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 i... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048373 | Automated high volume slide staining system An automated slide processing apparatus includes a plurality of work stations arranged in a stack, and a transport/elevator for transporting slides between the various work stations. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8034292 | Apparatus and methods for automated handling and embedding of tissue samples An automated machine for handling and embedding tissue samples contained on microtome sectionable supports. The machine includes an input member configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports prior to a tissue embedding operation. An output mem... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029745 | Systems for filling a sample array by droplet dragging Systems for filling sample array by droplet dragging are provided. One aspect of the invention provides an array filling system for filling a platen having a platen surface and an array of receptacles, the receptacles having an internal surface and the receptacles s... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021611 | Automated micro-volume assay system An automated assay system is described with stations for placement of materials to be used in an assay of materials inside capillaries and an automated gripper for manipulating capillaries. The system includes a separation and immobilization station where reactions ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021629 | Analyzer An analyzer for analysis of a specimen in a testing chip that includes a micropump connecting section that is connected with a micropump to take in liquid from the micropump and includes a micro flow channel in which a reagent and the specimen are mixed so as to rea... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017093 | Method and system for transporting and storing multiple reagent packs and reagent packs used therein A new method and system for transporting and sorting multiple reagent packs used in conjunction with an immunodiagnostic instrument is provided. The new system includes a multiplicity of reagent packs; a gantry movably mounted on a rack structure for carrying a grip... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012433 | Device for dispersing dry powders A device for dispersing a sample of dry powder onto a surface in a dispersion chamber. The device includes a dispersion chamber situated in an environment, and a pressure source that provides a pressure difference between the environment and an inside of the dispers... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012418 | Apparatus for and method of processing substrate subjected to exposure process A specified time is determined which is a worst-case (or the longest) time period assumed as a time interval required between the instant at which an interface block receives an exposed substrate from an exposure unit and the instant at which a post-exposure bake pr... | 09/06/2011 |
| 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 |
| 8007739 | Protein crystallization screening and optimization droplet actuators, systems and methods Protein crystallization screening and optimization droplet actuators, systems and methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a screening droplet actuator is provided and includes: (a) a port for introduction of one or more crystallization reagents and/or one... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007721 | 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 i... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007740 | Reaction cuvette wash unit The invention discloses a reaction cuvette wash unit comprising a cleaning needle assembly, a straight guide pair, a slide screw pair, a motor, a trigger component associated with a cleaning needle of the cleaning needle assembly in a manner to move with that cleani... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007720 | 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 i... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003048 | Automated standards sampling An automated standards sampling apparatus (50) and method for using such, apparatus are described. The apparatus can be integrated with a liquid analyzer to form a compact, integrated liquid analysis unit. When used in combination with a specially adapted via... | 08/23/2011 |
