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A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8189186 | Signal enhancement using a switchable magnetic trap A system for analyzing a sample including providing a microchannel flow channel; associating the sample with magnetic nanoparticles or magnetic polystyrene-coated beads; moving the sample with said magnetic nanoparticles or magnetic polystyrene-coated beads in the m... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8144319 | Automated soil measurement device A system and a method are disclosed for combining a soil sample and extractant in a mixing chamber to produce a liquid extractant-soil mixture. A portion of the liquid extractant-soil mixture is directed from the mixing chamber through a sample measurement chamber c... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8115918 | Imaging of surgical biopsies Encapsulated tissue is contained in an optically transparent cassette (34). The cassette (34) or an endcap (38) enclosing the cassette is marked with a fiducial (40) indicating and corresponding to the location of the excision on the pati... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8107066 | Tray-shaped container for test objects to be optically analyzed and product device therefore A tray-shaped container comprising at least one cavity or recess for receiving the particular test objects, wherein these at least one recess comprises structured inner surfaces. Through this, a considerable reduction or even full reduction of interfering reflection... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8094299 | Transducer module Transducer modules for use in a blood analysis instrument and methods for analyzing a blood sample. The transducer modules presented generally include a light source, a focus-alignment system, a flow cell, and a light scatter detection system. Electrodes within the ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092763 | Apparatus for positioning a cuvette in an optical beam path of an optical measuring instrument An apparatus for positioning a cuvette in an optical beam path of an optical measuring instrument, with a shaft for axially inserting a cuvette, and means for pressing a cuvette against at least one wall surface of the shaft, which comprise at least one arrangement ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089624 | Cells for biochemical analysis, kit for biochemical analysis, and biochemical analyzer The invention makes it possible to measure binding of a biochemical substance with a high throughput and with high sensitivity using a small cell capable of being filled with a small amount of chemical solution. A space between a first substrate and a second substra... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8059270 | Microchip There is provided a microchip that is formed of a first substrate having a surface with a groove and a second substrate joined together and has a fluid circuit in the form of a cavity defined by the groove and a surface of the second substrate closer to the first su... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8035810 | Surface plasmon resonance sensor chip A surface plasmon resonance sensor chip includes: a first dielectric layer; a metal layer disposed on the first dielectric layer; and a second dielectric layer covering the metal layer, the chip being provided with an opening that makes a part of a surface on the si... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8018588 | Sample holder and sample preparation device An apparatus for forming a solid sample from a sample solution and then analyzing the solid sample to determine the solid form of the sample is provided. The apparatus may optionally comprise a masking block with an array of openings, a film on which the solid sampl... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8004669 | SPR apparatus with a high performance fluid delivery system An apparatus may include a flow cell for a surface plasmon resonance test apparatus and a fluid delivery system operatively coupled to the flow cell and configured to deliver a plurality of fluids to the flow cell substantially continuously. The fluid delivery syste... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995200 | Analyzer An analyzer in which optical measurement is performed with respect to a sample placed in optically transparent cells of an analysis tool includes a light source unit, a light-receiving unit, a tray on which the tool is placed, and a drive mechanism for driving the t... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7952704 | Optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biolog... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7933011 | Fiber optic detection system A sealed and decontaminated fiber optic detection apparatus includes an optics portion with individual chambers. Each chamber housing optical and electro-optical components. A manifold accommodates fibers, with each of the fibers being in optical communication with ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7916289 | Apparatus for quantifying shear stress on a formulation comprising biomolecules The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining the shear sensitivity of particles in solutions and methods of determining the respective shear velocities or the respective shear stress. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7869027 | Confocal microscopy pad sample holder that measures displacement and method of using the same The present invention is a sample holder for confocal microscopy of CMP pad samples cut or otherwise removed from either new or used CMP pads that maintains a uniform load and pressure over the part of the sample visible to the confocal microscope by placing the pad... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7839496 | Confocal microscopy pad sample holder and method of hand using the same The present invention is a sample holder for confocal microscopy of CMP pad samples cut or otherwise removed from either new or used CMP pads that maintains a uniform load and pressure over the part of the sample visible to the confocal microscope by placing the pad... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7834998 | Cells for biochemical analysis, kit for biochemical analysis, and biochemical analyzer The invention makes it possible to measure binding of a biochemical substance with a high throughput and with high sensitivity using a small cell capable of being filled with a small amount of chemical solution. A space between a first substrate and a second substra... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7821631 | Architecture of laser sources in a flow cytometer The architecture of air-coupled laser sources in a flow cytometer is provided. The flow cytometer includes a mounting plate with a first major surface and a second major surface. A cuvette is mounted on the first major surface and a fluid core stream flows through t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7821632 | Sample traveling stage with flexure mechanism module to absorb the deformation of the slide A sample traveling stage is used for inspection equipment or precision processing equipment for semiconductors or FPDs, (Flat Panel Displays). The sample traveling stage includes a moving part in which a first slide, which is mounted on a base frame and moves along ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7808631 | Stirrer and analyzer A stirrer includes a vessel for holding a liquid to be stirred; and a sound wave generator that irradiates the liquid with a sound wave to stir the liquid by the sound wave. The sound wave generator includes a piezoelectric substrate, and a sound generating element ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7800750 | Optical trap utilizing a reflecting mirror for alignment An optical trap (and alignment device) having a light source for generating first and second light beams, and a pair of lenses for focusing the light beams to a trap region in a counter-propagating manner for trapping a particle in the trap region. A light source il... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7787116 | Cuvette A cuvette capable of suppressing the complication of the structure of each part of an analyzer and enabling the stirring of a specimen in a short time. The cuvette comprises: a first body part positioned on a bottom part side, having inner and outer surfaces of circ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7768638 | Systems for and methods of facilitating focusing an optical scanner Systems and methods for facilitating focusing of an image scanner, such as a confocal microscope, are disclosed. Measurement of optical characteristics in certain areas of a test sample are compared to stored or baseline optical characteristic profiles to determine ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7751039 | Optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biolog... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7746465 | Sample holder for an optical element The sample holder includes support having a thickness and an aperture through the thickness of the support. A tilt mechanism is connected to the support for controlled tilting of the support, and the aperture through the support is configured to have a diameter that... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7742165 | Cells for biochemical analysis, kit for biochemical analysis, and biochemical analyzer The invention makes it possible to measure binding of a biochemical substance with a high throughput and with high sensitivity using a small cell capable of being filled with a small amount of chemical solution. A space between a first substrate and a second substra... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7715001 | Methods and systems for simultaneous real-time monitoring of optical signals from multiple sources Methods and systems for real-time monitoring of optical signals from arrays of signal sources, and particularly optical signal sources that have spectrally different signal components. Systems include signal source arrays in optical communication with optical trains... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7692783 | Methods and systems for simultaneous real-time monitoring of optical signals from multiple sources Methods and systems for real-time monitoring of optical signals from arrays of signal sources, and particularly optical signal sources that have spectrally different signal components. Systems include signal source arrays in optical communication with optical trains... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7652762 | Antiglare supports and contrast amplifying supports for polarized light reflection A support designed for observing between intersecting polarizers an object located in its vicinity in a medium (3) of index n0 with incident convergent incoherent illumination under an angle θ0 at a wavelength λ. The support includes a... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7633615 | Apparatus for capturing an image An apparatus for capturing an image of a sample retained by a sample acquiring device, comprises an image capturing unit comprising a lens arrangement with a fixed focal plane, a sample holder comprising a first magnet unit, and a second magnet unit. The sample hold... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7616302 | Container for processing section samples, processing method for section samples, and processing apparatus for section samples The container comprises a cylindrical member 20 which constitutes the side wall member, a bottom member 30 which is in contact with the bottom plane of the cylindrical member 20 and which constitutes the bottom part, and an engaged fixing part | 11/10/2009 |
| 7616301 | Disc clamping device for multiple standard discs A vacuum assisted disc clamping device provides a number of fixture rings preferably concentrically stacked on a fixture body that is moveable in fixture ring stacking direction and actuated by a wedge drive to compensate for varying fixture levels associated with t... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7554657 | Accomodating device for specimen slides A receiving device for object holders comprises a base part. A plurality of centering elements are connected with the base part. The centering elements are arranged such that a plurality of receiving areas for receiving one object holder each are configured. The cen... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7545490 | Microscope flow cell apparatus for raman analysis of a liquid A flow cell apparatus is provided comprising a body having a first surface, an inlet port and an outlet port. A channel is provided in the body having a first end and a second end. In one embodiment, the channel is sized so as to have a depth that allows for suffici... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7545491 | Method and apparatus for sorting cells Apparatus for sorting and orienting sperm cells has a pair or walls in confronting relationship forming a flow chamber having inlet, a downstream outlet, and intermediate detector region. The inlet receives first and second spaced apart streams of input fluid and a ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7542136 | Flipping stage arrangement for reduced wafer contamination cross section and improved measurement accuracy and throughput A sample stage for performing measurements using an optical metrology system includes at least one sample section for retention of a sample, and components for controlling orientation of the sample section with relation to the optical metrology system. A method and ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7477376 | Self-calibrating optical reflectance probe system A self-calibrating optical reflectance probe system having an illuminant light source to illuminate a sample material, optical pickup means to collect reflected light from the sample material, and an articulated white reference reflection standard for illuminant ref... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7468788 | Systems and methods for chiral detection and analysis Relating to chiral detection systems, various improvements are disclosed including an improved apparatus for detecting a chiral property of a sample. It has a rugged and stable optical rail that operates as a heat sink to the systems' elements and comprises a captiv... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7460222 | Measuring device for the optical analysis of a test strip The invention concerns a measuring device for the optical analysis of a diagnostic test element (10) comprising a light source (16), a photodetector (24) and a device (12) for positioning the test element (10) between the light sou... | 12/02/2008 |
