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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8431404 | Apparatus for transfer of liquid for processing samples An apparatus for transfer of a liquid using a diaphragm that separates a working fluid volume from a working air volume and can controllably induce a change pressure to draw or expel a target fluid into a tube. The apparatus is particularly suitable for automated pr... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8431403 | Method for detecting analytes Provided is method for detecting an analyte, wherein the analyte is labelled with one or more labels relatable to the analyte which are suitable for optical detection, which method comprises: a) applying an oscillating voltage having a first frequency across the lab... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8414848 | Substrate including channel part having chamber, and multistage liquid feed device comprising the same A substrate including a channel part having a chamber in which a liquid can be fed stepwise from a chamber to another chamber at the channel part formed in the substrate, depending on the rotational speed of the substrate. A first chamber, a second chamber, a third ... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8394635 | Enhanced scheduling sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing A sample processing system 101 that may be automated and methods are disclosed where sample(s) 198 are arranged on a carrier element 197 and a process operation control system 171 automatically processes the sample(s) perhaps robotically ... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8394636 | Remote control method, remote control system, status informing device and control apparatus The objective of the present invention is to provide a remote control method which allows a technician, etc. in a support center to remote-control a clinical specimen processing device, and a remote control system, a status informing device and a control apparatus u... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8357537 | System and method for multi-analyte detection The present invention provides a system and method for the simultaneous detection of multiple analytes in a sample. The detection system includes a housing that holds a reagent carousel rotatably coupled thereto. Further included in the housing is an incubator carou... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8318498 | Luminescent protein staining The present invention relates to the use of cyclometalated iridium complexes for detecting poly(amino acids) including peptides, polypeptides, and proteins. Poly(amino acids) are detected in solution, in electrophorectic gels, and on solid supports, including blots.... | 11/27/2012 |
| 8318499 | System for managing inventories of reagents A system for managing the inventory of reagents for a laboratory automation system. The system for managing the inventory of reagents comprises a controller, software for the controller, and a refrigerator capable of refrigerating reagents, detecting the presence or... | 11/27/2012 |
| 8313948 | Methods for multiplexed sample analysis Disclosed herein is a sample supply device that alternates between the supply of samples from one sample line while cleaning a second sample line and then supplying a second sample from the second sample line while cleaning the first sample line. This is repeated in... | 11/20/2012 |
| 8309039 | Valve structure for consistent valve operation of a miniaturized fluid delivery and analysis system A valve structure of a fluid delivery and analysis system having an upper substrate, a lower substrate and an intermediate layer with at least one opening and at least one open cavity having a first touch point between the upper substrate and the intermediate layer ... | 11/13/2012 |
| 8309357 | Analyte-testing device A device adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor. The device comprises a display adapted to display information to a user. The device further comprises at least one user-interface mechanism adapted to allow the user to int... | 11/13/2012 |
| 8278108 | Automatic analyzer An automatic analyzer of the type equipped with a sample preprocessing function pretreats a desired sample in a pretreating unit before pipetting the sample into an analyzing unit for analysis. When all samples are carried to the analyzing unit via the pretreating u... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8263023 | Microfluidic system and method for sorting cell clusters and for the continuous encapsulation thereof following sorting thereof A microfluidic system and method for sorting cell clusters, and for the continuous and automated encapsulation of the clusters, once sorted, in capsules of sizes suitable for those of these sorted clusters is provided. The microfluidic system comprises a substrate i... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8257974 | Method of reaction in flow channel of microchip and analysis device In the case of passing a reagent in a reaction channel in a microchip, which carries a reactant capable of reacting with the reagent on the wall thereof, and bringing the reactant into contact with the reagent so as to carry out a reaction, the reagent is efficientl... | 09/04/2012 |
| 8241913 | Virtual semiconductor nanowire, and methods of using same A multiple-gate field-effect transistor includes a fluid in a top gate, two lateral gates, and a bottom gate. The multiple-gate field-effect transistor also includes a patterned depletion zone and a virtual depletion zone that has a lesser width than the patterned d... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8216846 | Method and system for use of treatment liquids in an apparatus for staining of tissue specimens on microscope slides A method and a system for use of treatment liquids in an apparatus for staining of tissue specimens on microscope slides, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of vessels (4) for receiving different liquids for treatment of the tissue specimens, a plura... | 07/10/2012 |
| 8211701 | Methods for processing samples in a closed container A system and method for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples includes a disposable container comprising a tray and a flexible barrier. The barrier is configured to seal with a top edge of the tray, providing a closed, aseptic work area within the ... | 07/03/2012 |
| 8192992 | System and method for incubating the contents of a reaction receptacle 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... | 06/05/2012 |
| 8178350 | Method and apparatus for automated rapid immunohistochemistry A method of biochemical processing may, in certain embodiments, involve the steps of use of a consumable biochemical process element and a consumable biochemical process alterable information memory element associated therewith, such as a substance withdrawal consum... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158431 | Remote control system The objective of the present invention is to provide a remote control method which allows a technician, etc. in a support center to remote-control a clinical specimen processing device, and a remote control system, a status informing device and a control apparatus u... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8105837 | Method for automatic assay of anionic detergents in seawater A method for assaying anionic detergents in seawater comprises: (1) flow a sample through a sample system and an analysis-detection system; flow a reference solution through a reference system, a valve, and the analysis-detection system; where the sample and referen... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8080422 | Method of generating a fluid stream in a microfluidic device A method of continuously regulating external gas pressure on a variable volume container for the delivery of fluids to a microfluidic device and analysis of particles based upon relative presence or absence of at least one particle characteristic. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075852 | System and method for bubble removal In one aspect of the invention, systems, methods, and devices are provided for handling liquid. In some embodiments, such systems, methods, and devices are used to combine fluids while removing gaseous bubbles. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8058072 | Microanalysis measuring apparatus and microanalysis measuring method using the same This invention provides a measuring apparatus for microanalysis, which can be simply manufactured and can realize a number of analyses and measurements in a small analyte amount and particularly can analyze and measure a number of analytes having different concentra... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8030080 | Systems and methods for processing samples in a closed container, and related devices A system and method for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples includes a disposable container comprising a tray and a flexible barrier. The barrier is configured to seal with a top edge of the tray, providing a closed, aseptic work area within the ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026101 | Failure detection in automated clinical analyzers The invention is a method for detecting failures in an analyzer for conducting clinical assays. Potential errors that can result in assay failures in an analyzer are identified, as are their potential sources. The probability that an error source so identified will ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021884 | Detecting bacteria by direct counting of structural protein units or pili by IVDS and mass spectrometry A system and method for detecting the presence of submicron sized particles in a sample taken from the environment. More particularly, the system may be used to detect and identify bacteria by detecting the presence of bacterial pili which have been separated from b... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7998741 | Remote control system The objective of the present invention is to provide a remote control method which allows a technician, etc. in a support center to remote-control a clinical specimen processing device, and a remote control system, a status informing device and a control apparatus u... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7960178 | Enhanced scheduling sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing A sample processing system 101 that may be automated and methods are disclosed where sample(s) 198 are arranged on a carrier element 197 and a process operation control system 171 automatically processes the sample(s) perhaps robotically ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7951597 | Pressurized fluid sample injector and method of injecting fluid samples The present invention is a pressurized fluid sample injector system consisting of a sample needle, multiport valve, sample loop, metering syringe and a pressure assist pump. The speed of sample transport into the sample loop is increased by pressurizing the fluid in... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7935534 | Automated molecular pathology apparatus having fixed slide platforms Apparatus and methods for automatically staining or treating multiple tissue samples mounted on slides are provided, in which the slides and reagent bottles are held in fixed position, and the reagent, wash and coverslipping solutions brought to the slides. Alternat... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7736901 | Apparatus and method for assaying coagulation in fluid samples This invention is a disposable cartridge for use at the patient side to perform traditional coagulation assays on fresh whole blood or blood derivative samples. The cartridge, in use with an electronic analyzer allows a fluid sample to be metered and quantitatively ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7732212 | Method of management of analytical data and system for management of analytical data A communication unit (12) of a service center (10) transmits and receives information such as analysis information to and from a plurality of automatically analyzing apparatuses (100). A database (16) stores the information such as the an... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7662630 | Method for verifying the integrity of thermal desorption sampling tubes An analyte of a sample is transferred to an analytical instrument by introducing a quantity of a compound of a standard material into a vessel containing an adsorbent material; introducing a quantity of the analyte of the sample into the vessel; and transferring the... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7645611 | Device and method for micro sorbent extraction and desorption This invention relates to a micro cartridge and to a method of using the micro cartridge to sample and extract components of interest from a gas or a liquid. The cartridge contains a sorbent and has passages through which a pressure drop can be created to permit acc... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7582481 | Method of multiple reaction in microreactor, and microreactor When fluids A and B are caused to flow together from a fluid introduction portion into a microreactionchannel, they are divided into a plurality of fluid segments A and B in a diametral section of the microreactionchannel at the entrance side, and are mixed with eac... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7579190 | Method and apparatus for preparing cytological specimens An automated system for preparing a plurality of cytological specimens from a plurality of fluid samples in vials includes an apparatus for collecting a monolayer of cells from each sample and transferring the cells to a microscope slide for fixing, staining, and in... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7534617 | Methods for avoiding contamination of negative sample material with analyte-containing samples when using pipetting robots A method is disclosed for reducing the contamination of reaction containers which are empty or already fitted with analyte-free sampling material or sampling material having a low analyte concentration, inside a configuration of reaction containers which are spatial... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7479390 | Device and method for micro sorbent extraction and desorption This invention relates to a micro cartridge and to a method of using the micro cartridge to sample and extract components of interest from a gas or a liquid. The cartridge contains a sorbent and has passages through which a pressure drop can be created to permit acc... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7476543 | Device and method for wetting objects The invention relates to a device and a method for moistening objects with a liquid by means of a system (1) for carrying a specimen slide that is disposed at a distance from a platform (7). To reduce liquid consumption, the specimen slide is raised or... | 01/13/2009 |
