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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011259 | Sample carrier comprising a deformable strip of material folded back upon itself and sample holder The invention relates to a composite structure of a sample carrier 20 and a sample holder 30 for use in a TEM, for example. The sample carrier is hereby separately embodied from the sample holder. Although such compositions are already known, the known... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8001857 | Sample chamber A sample chamber of plastics has at least one receiving area for receiving a liquid, and includes an oleophobic layer in a predetermined surface area. The sample chamber includes a base plate and a cover plate firmly connected thereto. The oleophobic layer is dispos... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7845245 | Method for attaching a sample to a manipulator by melting and then freezing part of said sample The invention relates to the extraction of a frozen hydrated sample for TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) inspection, such as a vitrified biological sample, from a substrate and the attaching of said sample to a manipulator. Such a hydrated sample should be hel... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7748283 | Controlled transfer biological sample collection devices and methods of using such devices The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7677120 | Apparatus for sample preparation The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, methods and devices relating to processing a sample. Aspects presented herein relate to collecting, stabilizing, pulverizing, fragmenting, and/or analyzing biological and non-biological sample specimens. Befor... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7574932 | Sample holding mechanism and sample working/observing apparatus A sample working/observing apparatus possesses a sample holding mechanism. The sample holding mechanism possesses a sample holder holding a sample, and a base detachably supporting the sample holder. Between these, there are detachably provided a rotation support pa... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7418880 | Sample collector using a syringe with a side port in the barrel A modified syringe collects samples of a fluid without removing volatile compounds by forming a vacuum within a sample collection vial. A fluid sample is drawn into the collection vial by means of the applied vacuum. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7409914 | Aligning components of a measuring system A measuring system for calibrating a machine in which a base (10) is attachable to a surface of the machine and a housing (20) is mountable on the base, wherein at least one surface of the base and at least one surface of the housing are each provided ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409881 | Bound materials core measuring device A bound materials core measuring device includes a tubular body to accommodate a core sample of road or pathway surfacing bound material. The tubular body has a plurality of graduated scales extending therealong at spaced intervals therearound to enable the core sam... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409880 | System useful for holding a sample and in subjecting the sample to chromatographic analysis A robotic system for handling components during chromatographic analysis of a sample includes a holder for positioning a sample within a separation pathway, the holder including a first opening having an internally tapered shape and a second opening having an extern... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7390458 | High throughput processing system and method of using Briefly, the present invention provides a system and method for high throughput processing using sample holders. The system has a plurality of work perimeters, with a rotational robot preferably associated with each work perimeter. At least one transfer station area... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7380615 | Core sample extraction system A core sample extraction system for extracting a plug from soil and removing the plug from the device so that the soil and any roots in the plug can be analyzed includes a boring tube including a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is driven into soil to isolat... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374723 | System for collecting and releasing saliva A device, process and system are provided for collecting and releasing a liquid sample, especially saliva. A defined saliva sample, i.e., a filtered, approximately homogeneously mixed saliva sample of a predetermined volume is made available in the simplest possible... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7363168 | Adaptive baseline algorithm for quantitative PCR The invention relates to baseline subtraction algorithms developed to reduce tube-to-tube and cycle-to-cycle variabilities during real time PCR amplification. Particularly, the invention relates to algorithms for determining the threshold cycle for the first reliabl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353658 | Systems and methods for freezing, storing, transporting, and thawing biopharmacuetical material A system for freezing, thawing, transporting, and storing a biopharmaceutical material, which includes a container, a supporting structure, a temperature control unit, and a transportation cart. The container is adapted to receive the biopharmaceutical material ther... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347281 | Coring tubular and method for reducing contamination and processing speed of a core sample Disclosed herein is a coring tubular. The coring tubular has a body, at least one opening hole radially oriented in the tubular body and a parting line in the tubular body. Further disclosed herein is a method for reducing contamination of a core sample. The method ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347977 | Microtitration plate A microtitration plate has a frame (2) made of a first stiff plastic and having a plate (4) with multiplicity of holes (2′), and a multiplicity of vessels (3) made of a second plastic suited for the PCR and/or exhibiting permeability to... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341224 | Miniature expendable surveillance balloon system A miniature surveillance balloon system is described that can be used in military and public safety situations for real-time observations. They are as small as feasibly possible, low-cost and expendable, and typically are deployed in clusters. Balloons may act indiv... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337685 | Adjustable device An adjustable device is disclosed comprising two relatively re-orientatable members each having a lockable universal joint, and a connecting member for connecting the two relatively re-orientatable members whereby when the two relatively re-orientatable members are ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332727 | Method and device for generating ultra-high pressure A pressure source material is loaded into a space having constraint device 1, which is formed partly by optically transparent material 1a, 1b, and is disrupted under volume constraint. Light energy is externally supplied to the pre... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328628 | Apparatus and methods for sample preparation The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, methods and devices relating to processing a sample. A vessel is described for containing a sample. The vessel includes a reversibly sealable chamber for containing the sample which has a flexible portion to a... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314759 | Continuous fluid sampler and method A method of using an aseptic sampling arrangement. The sampling arrangement includes a septum cartridge and a securing element for use with a fluid enclosure. A locking arrangement is provided to allow selective access to the septum cartridge and the securing elemen... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7315023 | Method of preparing a sample for examination in a TEM A method of preparing a sample for examination in a TEM, where the sample is attached to a probe tip point, uses a TEM sample holder form embodied in a TEM sample holder coupon. The probe-tip points and the TEM sample holder coupon are oriented with each other so th... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300633 | Specimen collection container The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278328 | Method and apparatus for handling sample holders A sample handling apparatus identifies sample holders and their location in a sample holder carrier. This information may be used to determine the identity of sample holders based only on location in the carrier during subsequent processing of material contained in ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270959 | Specimen collection container The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267018 | Steering lock system inspection device A steering lock system includes at least an ignition switch and a locking mechanism capable of inhibiting the turning of a steering shaft. In a state in which the steering lock system is retained by a retaining means on a support table, a movable table is moved towa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264776 | Sanitary and compact fecal occult blood collector A biological sample collection and test kit and a method of using the kit are disclosed in the application. The kit includes a swab, having a sample collection portion, a cover for covering the sample collection portion of the swab for hygienic purpose. Also disclos... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252803 | Heating of microtitre well plates in centrifugal evaporators A method of protectively heating a microtitre well plate from below using infra-red radiation in a centrifugal evaporator, wherein a barrier plate is placed in contact with and surrounding the lower ends of the wells. The barrier plate is adapted to convey heat ener... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241424 | Apparatus for screening catalysts in a parallel fixed-bed reactor The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of vessels for containing individual library members and a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about e... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237436 | Dosage form holder device and methods for immersion testing The present invention comprises a device and methods for dissolution or immersion testing and, in particular, a device and methods that improve the consistency of test results by limiting the ability of pharmaceutical or other dosage forms to move or reorient during... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7216725 | Soil sampling system and method that allow headspace screening at spaced intervals without disturbing soil sample A soil sampling system is provided that allows headspace screening of soil samples at spaced intervals along a soil sample liner without disturbing the soil samples to be collected and shipped to a laboratory for further testing. The soil sample liner includes a plu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7185552 | Movable sample holder A device for the axial and rotational movement of a sample is disclosed comprising a mount member for mounting the sample, which is rotatable about and movable along an axis, characterised in that the mount member has a helical screw thread which produces the moveme... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182912 | Fluid handling apparatus for an automated analyzer An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reag... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182130 | Sample temperature regulator The sample temperature regulator is provided with a heating block (3) having a sample container holder (6) and a temperature-controllable heater (7) and with a cooling block (4) having a cooling mechanism (11). These two blocks are... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182754 | Containerless tissue sample collection trap A containerless tissue sample collection trap featuring, in the preferred embodiment, a flexible filter and an applicator having a shaft terminating in a distal end with a channel therein receiving a portion of the flexible filter, the combination of the applicator ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178416 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) test information control and tracking system In one embodiment, a system for analytical testing comprises a test cartridge for use in conducting an analytical test including a test medium and an RFID device. An encoding device is provided adapted to preprogram the RFID with information relating to the test. An... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172036 | Soil sample containment device and method A soil sample containment device is provided which allows soil samples to be contained within individual sections of a soil sampler liner. The device includes first and second end caps for covering and sealing the respective ends of the soil sampler liner section. E... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152492 | Lid for sample holder A lid for a sample holder that includes a load port, a first flow channel, and a second flow channel. The first flow channel includes a first end connected to the load port and a second end that opens into a first reservoir of the sample holder. The second flow chan... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146936 | Method and apparatus for animal positioning An animal positioning apparatus including a support stretcher having a main body support portion. A head support portion is fixed to a first end of the main body support portion and forward limb directing means are provided proximal the first end of the main body su... | 12/12/2006 |
