CA950703A - Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser - Google Patents

Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser

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Publication number
CA950703A
CA950703A CA079,112,A CA79112A CA950703A CA 950703 A CA950703 A CA 950703A CA 79112 A CA79112 A CA 79112A CA 950703 A CA950703 A CA 950703A
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CA
Canada
Prior art keywords
test tube
automatic test
sample dispenser
tube transporter
transporter
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Expired
Application number
CA079,112,A
Inventor
Manuel C. Sanz
Joe K. Bain
Charles V. Lawson
Byron E. Sturgis
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Micromedic Systems Inc
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Micromedic Systems Inc
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Priority to CA079,112,A priority Critical patent/CA950703A/en
Priority to US00126782A priority patent/US3768526A/en
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Publication of CA950703A publication Critical patent/CA950703A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N35/00—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor
    • G01N35/02—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
    • G01N35/026—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations having blocks or racks of reaction cells or cuvettes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N35/00—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor
    • G01N35/10—Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
    • G01N35/1009—Characterised by arrangements for controlling the aspiration or dispense of liquids
    • G01N2035/1025—Fluid level sensing
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T436/00—Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
    • Y10T436/11—Automated chemical analysis
    • Y10T436/113332—Automated chemical analysis with conveyance of sample along a test line in a container or rack
    • Y10T436/114998—Automated chemical analysis with conveyance of sample along a test line in a container or rack with treatment or replacement of aspirator element [e.g., cleaning, etc.]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T436/00—Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
    • Y10T436/11—Automated chemical analysis
    • Y10T436/115831—Condition or time responsive
CA079,112,A 1970-04-03 1970-04-03 Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser Expired CA950703A (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA079,112,A CA950703A (en) 1970-04-03 1970-04-03 Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser
US00126782A US3768526A (en) 1970-04-03 1971-03-22 Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA079,112,A CA950703A (en) 1970-04-03 1970-04-03 Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser

Publications (1)

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CA950703A true CA950703A (en) 1974-07-09

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CA079,112,A Expired CA950703A (en) 1970-04-03 1970-04-03 Automatic test tube transporter and sample dispenser

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US (1) US3768526A (en)
CA (1) CA950703A (en)

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US4004883A (en) * 1975-07-11 1977-01-25 G. D. Searle & Co. Sensing, leveling and mixing apparatus
US4199013A (en) * 1977-04-01 1980-04-22 Packard Instrument Company, Inc. Liquid sample aspirating and/or dispensing system
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4737342A (en) * 1982-08-06 1988-04-12 Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp. Test module
US4517851A (en) * 1983-05-20 1985-05-21 Becton Dickinson And Company System for controlling septum damage
US5993745A (en) * 1998-03-04 1999-11-30 Roche Diagnostics Corporation Archival storage tray for multiple test tubes

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