Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
422067000 | With specific analytical program control means | 69 |
20080206098 | SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present invention is to present a sample processing system that is capable of reducing the tasks involved in the connection of the transporting apparatus. The sample processing system comprises: the transporting apparatus | 08-28-2008 |
20080219887 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer is capable of performing analysis of a precision control sample in response to an external factor to alleviate the burden on the operator and surely performing precision control at appropriate timing at which precision control must be performed, thereby allowing automatic maintenance of the measurement precision. Analysis of a precision control sample is performed by creating an analysis request for the internally held precision control sample and then transferring the precision control sample in response to an external factor occurring, for example, when a calibrator is inputted in the analyzer, the number of remaining reagents under analysis satisfies a predetermined condition (becomes zero or falls below a specified value), the date changes, a specified time runs out, the operator is changed, the number of analyzed samples exceeds a specified value, a specified time period has elapsed, a new reagent is registered, a measurement failure is detected, etc. | 09-11-2008 |
20080240984 | Sample Analyzer - The present invention is to present a sample analyzer which is capable of prevent consumable part which does not adapt to the sample analyzer from being used and maintain measurement precision. The sample analyzer | 10-02-2008 |
20080317630 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS EXTRACTION OF A LIQUID PHASE OF MICROSAMPLES, AND AUTOMATED INSTALLATION FOR TAKING THEM, FOR CARRYING OUT THE EXTRACTION AND TAKING MEASUREMENTS - The present invention relates in particular to a continuous automated extraction system and method for physically extracting at least one liquid phase of a series of liquid microsamples which are taken beforehand in discrete packets, both in space and in time, and are in stored. | 12-25-2008 |
20090060785 | AUTOMATIC MULTI-PURPOSE ANALYZER - An automatic multi-purpose analyzer having a plurality of analysis units connected in series through a transfer line for transferring a sample, each analysis unit including a pipetting mechanism for pipetting the sample, wherein each of the analysis units includes a transmission mechanism for transmitting information about the amount of sample, obtained upon sample pipetting by the pipetting mechanism of each analysis unit, to other analysis units and wherein failure caused by incorrect surface detection is resolved. The automatic multi-purpose analyzer performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological samples such as blood, and urine, etc. | 03-05-2009 |
20090074614 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - Pressure fluctuations are sampled at fixed time intervals and subjected to arithmetic processing, using as a trigger the event (or a sign temporally close to that event) of the reverse motor rotation for the backlash correction, thereby discriminating normal suction from suction of sample liquid with undesirable air bubbles. | 03-19-2009 |
20090191095 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer can be used for sucking out the specimen even if the shapes of racks differ from each other is provided. The automatic analyzer includes a shape-information obtaining apparatus which obtains the shape information of the rack including arrangement information of a specimen vessel, a position determining apparatus which transports racks to arrange the specimen vessel at a specimen-sucking position, and a control unit which controls the position determining apparatus to transport racks depending on shaped of the racks based on the shape information of racks. Further, the automatic analyzer includes a vessel detecting apparatus which detects whether there is the specimen vessel held in the rack, and at the same time, determines a position of the specimen vessel on the transport path as an adjustment reference position. | 07-30-2009 |
20090202390 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer includes a storage unit for storing operation information, information about usage histories of expendable supplies provided for the analysis, and an analysis-ID control unit giving an ID to the analysis, the analysis ID being used as information for identifying the analysis to derive a calibration curve. Data stored in the storage unit is organized along the same time axis both in the order of samples subjected to the analysis and inspection, and in the order of analysis items, so that the data is output in a total data display area. The data is organized from the viewpoint of an analysis process of an analysis item of each sample. By use of information used to identify an influence range based on a kind of an abnormal state, which is stored beforehand, a judgment is made as to whether or not it is necessary to perform reinspection. | 08-13-2009 |
20090324447 | MULTI COLUMN CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for chromatographically analyzing each of a plurality of samples in detector, comprising an autosampler to contain a plurality of samples for chromatographic analysis and a pluraltity of chromatographic systems, each system comprising one or more pumps and one or more chromatographic columns. A detector is included for detecting compounds in the samples from each of the chromatography systems along with a valve positioned between the detector and the plurality of chromatography systems, the valve permitting each sample to reach the detector in sequence. A computer control device is included which adjusts the introduction of samples from the autosampler into the plurality of chromatography systems as well as the position of the valve to sequentially separate and deliver compounds within the samples to the detector. | 12-31-2009 |
20100150781 | Optical sensor and methods for measuring molecular binding interactions - Optical sensor for the measurement of molecular binding interactions. Preferred embodiments provide real-time measurements of kinetic binding and disassociation of molecules including binding and disassociation of protein molecules with other protein molecules and with other molecules. In preferred embodiments ligands are immobilized within pores of a porous silicon interaction region produced in a silicon substrate, after which analytes suspended in a fluid are flowed over the porous silicon region. Binding reactions occur when analyte molecules diffuse closely enough to the ligands to become bound. In preferred embodiments both ligands and analytes are delivered by computer controlled robotic fluid flow control techniques to the porous silicon interaction regions through microfluidic flow channels. | 06-17-2010 |
20100158755 | CHEMICAL ANALYZER, METHOD FOR DISPENSING AND DILUTION CUP - A method for dispensing a sample solution and a reagent into a container in a chemical analyser includes a first step of dispensing a reagent into a container, a second step of dispensing a sample solution into the container after the first step, and a third step of dispensing the reagent into the container after the second step. A dilution cup includes an inner face where a diameter of a horizontal section increases on at least one position from a bottom to a top, an opening portion surrounding an opening, where a sample solution is dispensed, located on or near the top, a reagent aperture portion surrounding an aperture where a reagent is dispensed such that the sample solution and the reagent create an upswing spiral flow, and a drain aperture portion surrounding a drain aperture, where a mixed solution of the sample solution and the reagent is discharged, located on or near the bottom. | 06-24-2010 |
20100247378 | SYRINGE SYSTEM - Syringe mounting apparatus includes a body ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100247379 | REAGENT PREPARING APPARATUS AND SAMPLE ANALYZER - A reagent preparing apparatus capable of being connected to a sample measuring section for measuring a sample using a diluted reagent prepared by the reagent preparing apparatus, comprising: a reagent preparing section for preparing a diluted reagent containing a predetermined reagent and pure water; a pH measuring section for measuring hydrogen ion concentration of the diluted reagent prepared by the reagent preparing section; and a controller for performing predetermined processing, wherein the controller is configured to change the process to be performed based on the hydrogen ion concentration measured by the pH measuring section, is disclosed. A sample analyzer is also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20100290950 | CLINICAL SPECIMEN PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CLINICAL SPECIMEN PROCESSING SYSTEM - A clinical specimen processing apparatus that includes: a preparation device that is configured to conduct operations to perform predetermined processing of clinical specimen; a controller in communication with the preparation device, wherein the controller is configured to detect an operating condition of the preparation device which performs the predetermined processing; a central processing unit that is configured to: 1) compare a detection value detected by the controller to a first threshold value and a second threshold value; and 2) determine whether or not the preparation device is in any one of three condition stages. | 11-18-2010 |
20110158851 | SAMPLE PROCESSINIG APPARATUS, TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A transport apparatus includes: a first transport line configured to transport a rack downstream along the transporting route; a second transport line configured to transport the rack upstream along the transporting route; and a controller including a processor and a memory that stores programs executable by the processor to: determine where to transport a post-tested rack according to whether or not retesting is necessary on any sample held in the post-tested rack; and according to a determination, instruct the transport apparatus to transport the post-tested rack selectively (i) along the first transport line either back to first sample processing unit, where the rack has been tested, or to a second sample processing unit located downstream of the first sample processing unit, or (ii) along the second transport line back from the first sample processing unit. | 06-30-2011 |
20110200485 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer for performing analysis of a precision control sample in response to an external factor to alleviate the burden on the operator and perform precision control at appropriate timing, thereby allowing automatic maintenance of the measurement precision. Analysis of a precision control sample is performed by creating an analysis request for the internally held precision control sample and then transferring the precision control sample in response to an external factor occurring, when a calibrator is inputted in the analyzer, the number of remaining reagents under analysis satisfies a predetermined condition (becomes zero or falls below a specified value), the date changes, a specified time runs out, the operator is changed, the number of analyzed samples exceeds a specified value, a specified time period has elapsed, a new reagent is registered, and a measurement failure is detected. | 08-18-2011 |
20110223062 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE - An automatic analysis device capable of reducing readers and suppressing production cost without lowering efficiency of read processing of code information attached to a reagent container is provided. The automatic analysis device includes one two-dimension code reader | 09-15-2011 |
20110243793 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR USE IN A LABORATORY DEVICE - The invention relates to a drive device ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110293477 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - Disclosed is an automatic analyzer that is capable of executing a plurality of different measurement sequences in a sequential, parallel manner, has a check function for avoiding simultaneous mechanical equipment use and interference between the mechanical equipment, incorporates a plurality of different transport mechanism operation schemes for transporting a reaction vessel to the mechanical equipment, and minimizes a decrease in the throughput by choosing an appropriate transport mechanism operation scheme as needed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120003121 | SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer is provided that does not require a plurality of reagent containers containing the same type of reagent to be connected, that can continue measurement even when a reagent container becomes empty, and that allows the timing of replacement of the reagent container to be recognized suitably. A reagent storage section is provided that is connected to a reagent container containing a reagent through a fluid channel and that stores the reagent transferred from the reagent container. A message for prompting replacement of the reagent container is outputted when it is detected that the remaining amount in the reagent container is a predetermined amount or less. A message for prompting to suspend sample measurement in the measurement section is outputted when it is detected that the remaining amount in the reagent storage section is a predetermined amount or less. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003122 | FLOW CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR MICROFLUIDIC APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING A PLURALITY OF EXPERIMENTS IN PARALLEL - A flow controller assembly for microfluidic applications includes at least one microfluidic flow controller, which includes a microfluidic chip, a thermal energy transmitter, a flow sensor for measuring the flow rate of a fluid running through the flow controller and a data control unit. The data control unit, which is connected to the flow sensor by a first data connection which allows the data control unit to receive flow rate measurement data from the flow sensor, and which is also connected to the thermal energy transmitter by a second data connection allows the data control unit to influence the thermal output of the thermal energy transmitter, includes a data processing unit that determines the difference between the measured flow rate and a preset desired flow rate and to regulate the thermal output of the thermal energy transmitter in order to obtain or maintain the desired flow rate. | 01-05-2012 |
20120045366 | SAMPLE ASPIRATING APPARATUS AND SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample aspirating apparatus capable of aspirating a sample from both a capped container and an uncapped container is disclosed. The sample aspirating apparatus comprises: a pipette which aspirates a sample, wherein the pipette is able to penetrate a cap of a capped container; a cap sensor which detects the cap of the capped container; a driving section which moves the pipette upward and downward; a crash sensor which detects a crash of the pipette with an obstacle; and a controller which controls the driving section to move the pipette, and stop the pipette when the crash sensor detects a crash by the pipette, wherein when aspirating a sample from a container after the cap sensor has detected a cap, the controller controls the driving section to move the pipette downward regardless of the detection by the crash sensor and thereby cause the pipette to penetrate the cap of the container. | 02-23-2012 |
20120045367 | SYSTEM FOR CREATION OF FORMULATIONS AND GENERATION OF DENATURATION GRAPHS - A system for automatically creating a denaturation curve is disclosed. In accordance with certain embodiments, a movement system including a unit having a plurality of cannulas is used. The cannulas are in fluid communication with a fluid system, which allows the cannulas to draw in and dispense fluid. A measurement system is included which draws fluid from a well into a detector to determine a characteristic of the fluid. A controller is used to control these systems and also to create a denaturation graph from the measured characteristics. In another embodiment, a plurality of formulations may be created using the system. | 02-23-2012 |
20120087830 | SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer comprising: a sample dispenser for dispensing a sample into a reaction container; a sample transporter for sequentially transports a plurality of reaction containers along a transporting path; a processing station including a plurality of processing sections and a transferring section that transfers a reaction container between the sample transporter and the processing sections; and a controller is disclosed. The sample dispenser sequentially dispenses samples at intervals. The controller alternates the interval when problem occurred at any of the processing sections. | 04-12-2012 |
20120128534 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer has a noncontact identification medium with an antenna, a communication device for communicating with the noncontact identification medium, a container for containing a liquid, and a container holding mechanism in which the container is to be placed, the antenna being placed in an asymmetric position relative to the container. The automatic analyzer includes an identification mechanism. When the noncontact identification medium provided for the container cannot communicate with the communication device, the identification mechanism moves the container a predetermined distance by driving the container holding mechanism, causes the noncontact identification medium to communicate with the communication device, and identifies an orientation of the container placed in the container holding mechanism. | 05-24-2012 |
20120141326 | SAMPLE ANALYZER AND SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A sample analyzer is disclosed. The sample analyzer comprises: a reader for reading ID of a sample from a sample container; an aspirator that aspirates a sample in a sample container; an analyzing section that analyzes the aspirated sample; a manual input receiver for receiving a manual input of an ID of a sample; an start instruction receiver for receiving a start instruction to cause the aspirator to aspirate a sample; and a controller. When receiving the start instruction without receiving the manual input, the controller controls the reader to read an ID from a sample container and then controls the aspirator to aspirate the sample from the sample container. When receiving the start instruction after receiving the manual input, the controller controls the aspirator to aspirate a sample without reading of an ID of the sample. | 06-07-2012 |
20120177536 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - Ion concentration measurement requires a calibration before the start of the measurement, and thus the start of the measurement is delayed for the calibration period. Hence, the calibration is made unnecessary by reading an electrode slope value specific to an ion selective electrode for measuring the concentration of particular ions dissolved in a test solution, from an information presenting unit of an ion selective electrode cartridge including the ion selective electrode. | 07-12-2012 |
20120195795 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE CN COMPOUND IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The invention relates to a method for continuously determining the concentration of at least one CN compound in an aqueous solution, wherein a carrier gas, for example compressed air, is introduced into the aqueous solution and the introduced carrier gas is fed at least partially to a gas analyzer, for example an HCN gas analyzer, the analysis data of which are considered in the determination of the concentration of the CN compound in the aqueous solution. In order to create advantageous method conditions, the temperature of the aqueous solution exposed to carrier gas is considered in the determination of the concentration of the CN compound. | 08-02-2012 |
20120269681 | SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A sample processing system comprising: a sample processing apparatus configured to process a sample in a sample container; a transporting apparatus configured to transport a sample container to the sample processing apparatus; a first computer configured to perform information processing for the sample processing apparatus; a second computer connected to the first computer through a communication network and configured to control a transporting operation performed by the transporting apparatus; an input unit and a display commonly used for the first and second computers, wherein the first computer configured to control the display to show a first computer screen image, and to control the display to show a second computer screen image upon receiving a switching instruction via the input unit, and the second computer receives an input from the input unit via the second computer screen image shown on the display. | 10-25-2012 |
20120288407 | MONITORING METHOD, MONITORING APPARATUS AND LIQUID SAMPLE ANALYZER - A liquid sample is aspirated using an aspirating tube provided with a flow path extending lengthwise in the interior of the tube, and an aspiration orifice for aspirating the liquid sample formed near the tip of the tube. The aspiration of the liquid sample to the aspirating tube is monitored during aspiration. Liquid sample is aspirated by the aspirating tube, and the collected material in the aspirating tube in the region at the tip side from the region containing the liquid sample to be used for measurement is delivered to a detecting part provided externally to the aspirating tube, and whether or not liquid sample is contained in the collected material is detected in the detecting part. | 11-15-2012 |
20120294766 | Reagent Store - An automated analyzer with an on-board fridge for long-term cooling of reagents, and a method for isolating and analyzing an analyte comprising long-term cooling of reagents. | 11-22-2012 |
20120321515 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzer includes a reaction disc, cleaning mechanism, and cover. The reaction disc holds a cuvette which contains a sample and a reagent. The cleaning mechanism is configured to clean the cuvette using a nozzle. The cover is configured to be movable along an axis of the nozzle and to cover an opening of the cuvette. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328475 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZING DEVICE AND DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING COVER OF REAGENT CONTAINER THEREIN - An automated analyzer and a reagent vessel opening/closing device allows reduction of the time period during which reagent vessels are opened unnecessarily. The reagent vessel opening/closing device opens or closes the lids of reagent vessels when the reagent vessels are at a dispensing/stirring position on a reagent vessel transfer device of an automated analyzer. The device for opening/closing the lids of reagent vessels includes a hook base secured to a unit base and a hook-base drive unit for moving the hook base with respect to the unit base in opening/closing directions of the lids of the reagent vessels. A plurality of hooks are attached to the hook base and a plurality of motors are each adapted to slide one of the hooks with respect to the hook base to engage/disengage the hook with/from the lid of a reagent vessel. | 12-27-2012 |
20130039809 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer for performing analysis of a precision control sample in response to an external factor to alleviate the burden on the operator and perform precision control at appropriate timing, thereby allowing automatic maintenance of the measurement precision. Analysis of a precision control sample is performed by creating an analysis request for the internally held precision control sample and then transferring the precision control sample in response to an external factor occurring, when a calibrator is inputted in the analyzer, the number of remaining reagents under analysis satisfies a predetermined condition (becomes zero or falls below a specified value), the date changes, a specified time runs out, the operator is changed, the number of analyzed samples exceeds a specified value, a specified time period has elapsed, a new reagent is registered, and a measurement failure is detected. | 02-14-2013 |
20130084212 | SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A sample processing apparatus includes: a sample processing unit comprising a moving mechanism and configured to perform a sample processing operation by moving the moving mechanism; a cover configured to cover the moving mechanism of the sample processing unit; a lock mechanism configured to lock the cover to prevent the cover from being opened; and a controller configured to control the lock mechanism, wherein the controller is configured to set either of a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode, the cover is kept locked after the sample processing unit has completed the sample processing operation until an instruction to unlock the cover is received from a user, and in the second mode, the cover is automatically unlocked after the sample processing unit has completed the sample processing operation. | 04-04-2013 |
20130115134 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer is provided which applies a position detection mechanism to at least either a reagent probe or a reagent container transfer mechanism, thereby performing control on or inhibiting a reset operation (initialization) of either the reagent probe or the reagent container transfer mechanism to prevent the transfer thereof. This allows a reagent transport mechanism attached to the automatic analyzer automatically replacing reagent containers to be configured to move at the same height as those of various units including the reagent probe. The automatic analyzer is thus made small in size and allowed to operate without problems. | 05-09-2013 |
20130280131 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL OF MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention provides control methods, control systems, and control software for microfluidic devices that operate by moving discrete micro-droplets through a sequence of determined configurations. Such microfluidic devices are preferably constructed in a hierarchical and modular fashion which is reflected in the preferred structure of the provided methods and systems. In particular, the methods are structured into low-level device component control functions, middle-level actuator control functions, and high-level micro-droplet control functions. Advantageously, a microfluidic device may thereby be instructed to perform an intended reaction or analysis by invoking micro-droplet control function that perform intuitive tasks like measuring, mixing, heating, and so forth. The systems are preferably programmable and capable of accommodating microfluidic devices controlled by low voltages and constructed in standardized configurations. Advantageously, a single control system can thereby control numerous different reactions in numerous different microfluidic devices simply by loading different easily understood micro-droplet programs. | 10-24-2013 |
20140037502 | SAMPLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analysis system includes a first measurement unit, a second measurement unit arranged to a downstream side of the first measurement unit, and an information processing section which obtains a measurement result of a sample. The information processing section determines, based on the measurement result of the sample measured by the first measurement unit, whether or not a retest of the sample by the first measurement unit is necessary. When the retest by the first measurement unit is necessary, the information processing section causes the sample container to be transported to a first sample supply position for the first measurement unit and causes the first measurement unit to perform measurement of the sample. | 02-06-2014 |
20140093426 | AUTOMATIC ANALYTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - The device uses a dispensing probe; a dispensing probe drive mechanism having at least one rotation drive shaft as a horizontal drive mechanism for the dispensing probe, a positioning member with a portion, which is contacted by the dispensing probe during positioning, is formed in a circular shape; a contact detection mechanism for detecting contact between the dispensing probe and the positioning member, and a control unit. The control unit drive-controls only one drive shaft into contact with the circular portion of the positioning member, and then drive-controls only one drive shaft other than the previously drive-controlled shaft into contact with the circular portion of the positioning member, and then calculates position information on a center point at a desired position where the dispensing probe is to be positioned, on the basis of position information on each point at which the contact has been detected, or the like. | 04-03-2014 |
20140178251 | SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer comprises a container setting part on which a liquid container is to be set, a liquid supplying part configured to supply a liquid to the liquid container, an aspiration tube configured to aspirate a sample or a reagent, a movement mechanism configured to move the aspiration tube, a liquid surface sensor configured to detect contact of the aspiration tube with a liquid surface, and a controller configured to execute an aspiration tube adjustment operation. The aspiration tube adjustment operation comprises supplying the liquid to the liquid container by the liquid supplying part, lowering the aspiration tube by the movement mechanism toward the liquid container set on the container setting part, and obtaining information regarding a position in a height direction of the aspiration tube at a time when the aspiration tube has come into contact with the liquid surface. | 06-26-2014 |
20140322080 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE - Disclosed is an automatic analysis device that enables easy selection of a desired reagent-setting position and efficient execution of reagent information confirmation and reagent usage setup, by displaying, at a high level of visibility and in an enlarged format, both of the selected reagent-setting position and means for moving, for example, a mouse pointer to an anterior or posterior display position with respect to the selected reagent-setting position. A display controller | 10-30-2014 |
20140348704 | ANALYZING APPARATUS FOR LABORATORY TEST - Provided is an analyzing program for a laboratory test, which stores a measurement program for concurrently processing inspection cartridges regarding all the combinations of prepared reaction and measurement patterns, the analyzing program causing an analyzing apparatus to execute the processes of reading the reaction and measurement patterns of the inspection cartridges in each of which one of the reaction and measurement patterns prepared in advance is provided, invoking a measurement program corresponding to a combination of the read reaction and measurement patterns, and performing reaction and measurement in accordance with the invoked measurement program. | 11-27-2014 |
20140377132 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer includes a sample dispensing unit that dispenses a sample into a reaction vessel, a reagent dispensing unit that dispenses a reagent, a sample nozzle cleaning tank that cleans a nozzle of the sample dispensing unit, a reagent nozzle cleaning tank that cleans a nozzle of the reagent dispensing unit, a compressor that supplies compressed air, and cleaning water supply means that supplies cleaning water. The tanks each have an upper vent that allows a nozzle to have access for cleaning, a lower vent that drains the cleaning water, a cleaning water jet port that sprays the cleaning water to the nozzle, and a compressed air jet port that removes residual cleaning water left on the nozzle. The lower vent has an opening area wider than that of the upper vent. | 12-25-2014 |
20150010436 | AUTOMATED ANALYZER - To provide an automated analyzer adapted for accommodating a larger number of reagent cassettes to meet calls for increases in analytical throughput and in the number of analytical items, and thus using the accommodated reagent cassettes more efficiently. An automated analyzer body | 01-08-2015 |
20150010437 | ENCODING SCHEME EMBEDDED INTO AN AUTOMATION TRACK SURFACE - An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. A central scheduler can communicate wirelessly with the carriers to direct the carriers to carry a fluid sample to testing stations along a track within the automation system. The carriers can utilize landmarks and distance encoding to reach destinations accurately and quickly, including, for example within less than the time for a single operation cycle of an automated clinical analyzer. The distance encoding can include optical marks repeated at regular intervals (pitch), where the intervals are conveyed to the carriers wirelessly or via optical encoding. The pitch of the encoding can differ for different sections of track depending on the position precision desired. | 01-08-2015 |
20150037214 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - The automatic analyzer includes a suction nozzle; a liquid transfer syringe; a suction channel which connects the suction nozzle and the liquid transfer syringe; a flow cell which is arranged in the middle of the suction channel; a detector for sample analysis which is arranged in the flow cell; a reaction auxiliary liquid vessel and a cleaning liquid vessel which store liquids to be sucked in by the suction nozzle; means for supplying a diluting fluid to the vessels; a cleaning tank for dumping liquid remaining in the vessels; and a controller for supplying the diluting fluid to the vessels when the remaining liquid is discharged from the vessels and thereafter having the diluted remaining liquid sucked into the flow cell via the suction nozzle and having the sucked remaining liquid discharged to the cleaning tank. | 02-05-2015 |
20150110674 | COLORATION ANALYSIS DEVICE - In a coloration analysis device that analyzes a coloration state in a coloration region of a dry analysis element in which a coloration region is formed which reacts with a test substance in a specimen solution and is colored, the effects of irradiation intensity unevenness of measuring light or light-receiving position sensitivity unevenness of a light-receiving optical system are eliminated, and it is possible to perform accurate analysis. A coloration region of the dry analysis element | 04-23-2015 |
20150293134 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer achieves both restraining unnecessary usage of a consumable supply and reducing burdens on an operator in a re-execution processing in a case where pipe functions are suspended/stopped, and is capable of completely efficiently performing an analysis preparation processing or an analysis terminating processing. In the automatic analyzer, a storage unit stores information on pipe functions, and information on re-execution setting for setting a re-execution maintenance item from which re-execution is started with respect to a suspended maintenance item if pipe functions of a plurality of maintenance items are suspended halfway, and a computer sequentially executes the plurality of maintenance items, based on the information on pipe functions, and re-executes maintenance from the re-execution maintenance item associated with a suspended maintenance item, based on the suspended maintenance item and the information on re-execution setting, if the pipe functions of the plurality of maintenance items are suspended halfway. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING SPECIMEN GRIPPER - A system is disclosed. The system may include any suitable combination of a sensing gripper unit, a gripper unit with removable gripper fingers, an element or chute arrangement for separating gripper fingers from an object being gripped, and a detection system for detecting the level of objects in a container such as a waste container. The system may be used in a laboratory environment where objects such as specimen containers, caps, and tubes are manipulated. | 10-22-2015 |
20150309063 | AUTOMATIC IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS INCLUDING INCLINED ROTATING PLATE - According to the present invention, an automatic in vitro diagnosis apparatus including an inclined rotating stirrer is an apparatus for the automatic in vitro diagnosis of a clinical specimen or a reagent. The present invention includes: a clinical specimen storage unit which stores a clinical specimen; a reagent storage unit which stores a reagent; a code reader unit which recognizes an identification code attached to the clinical specimen storage unit or to the reagent storage unit; a dispenser which suctions the clinical specimen and the reagent from the clinical specimen storage unit and the reagent storage unit, and transports the clinical specimen and the reagent which are suctioned; and a rotating stirrer which receives the clinical specimen and the reagent from the dispenser and rotates about an axis of rotation so as to stir the clinical specimen and the reagent. The axis of rotation of the rotating stirrer forms a predetermined angle with the direction of gravity, and a series of processes for storing, transporting, and stirring the clinical specimen and the reagent are integrated so as to maximize the efficiency of the stirring and the efficiency of the operations. | 10-29-2015 |
20150316569 | SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer is disclosed that includes: a memory configured to store a record of maintenance already performed on the sample analyzer; a display; and a display control configured to control the display to display a first table which chronologically shows the record of maintenance already performed, wherein the first table is assigned a predetermined term, in the table the term is divided into a plurality of sections. | 11-05-2015 |
20150316570 | AUTOMATED ANALYZER - A control section causes one dispensing mechanism of either a reagent dispensing mechanism or a sample dispensing mechanism to first discharge a predetermined amount of a liquid into the reaction container, and then, with respect to the cases where the amount of a liquid to be discharged by the other dispensing mechanism is larger or smaller than the amount of the liquid in the reaction container, causes the other dispensing mechanism to discharge the liquid such that the discharge speed in the case where the amount of the liquid to be discharged is larger is decreased relative to the discharge speed in the case where the amount of the liquid to be discharged is smaller. | 11-05-2015 |
20150323557 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer that accurately detects dispensation abnormality in dispensation conditions with small suction quantities has a statistical distance calculation unit that calculates characteristic variables regarding a sucking operation in the first dispensation and calculates a statistical distance D from reference data to the characteristic variables extracted from a memory. A comparison unit compares the statistical distance D with a preset threshold value stored in memory and if the statistical distance D is less than the preset threshold value, the first discharging operation is performed. A controller judges whether a single-handed judgment based on a dispensation quantity condition of the second or subsequent dispensation is possible or not. If the single-handed judgment is impossible, reference data is selected based on a judgment quantity regarding the first dispensation. Whether the sucking operation in the second or subsequent dispensation is normal or abnormal is judged based on the selected reference data. | 11-12-2015 |
20150346231 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE - An automatic analysis device in which a probe is washed in a short period of time and the amount of washing water which may be mixed in at the time of suctioning of a succeeding liquid can be decreased. Washing water is supplied to a throttle portion of a washing tank from a washing nozzle. A reagent probe is inserted into the washing tank. Washing of the outside of the reagent probe, washing of the throttle portion, and a washing operation for the inside of the reagent probe are performed while a lowering operation of the reagent probe is performed. The automatic analysis device is configured to perform a drying operation by using vacuum nozzles even when the reagent probe is lifted, and thus, washing and drying operations of the reagent probe can be sped up and can be performed in a short period of time. | 12-03-2015 |
20150369832 | HYBRID METHOD FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND OBJECT CARRIER MANAGEMENT - An automation system for use in in-vitro diagnostics includes an automation surface configured to provide one or more paths between a plurality of testing stations, which also includes a plurality of predetermined risk zones. A plurality of carriers include an onboard processor configured to make local trajectory decisions and to control the motion of each carrier into the plurality of predetermined risk zones in response to authority granted by a traffic manager. A traffic manager includes at least one processor configured to assign destinations to the plurality of carriers and grant authority to carriers to enter the plurality of predetermined risk zones. Each carrier can be configured to hold one or more fluid vessels and move the one or more fluid vessels to one of the plurality of testing stations. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369833 | AUTOMATED ANALYZING APPARATUS - In an automated analyzing apparatus, problems arise when a reagent container is carried in during analysis, since it is necessary to stop all accesses of mechanisms etc. to a location of the apparatus where the reagent container is placed and, in a situation in which measurements have been already started, it is impossible to carry the reagent container after waiting about several minutes. To address the problems, when a remaining amount of a reagent corresponding to a predetermined item becomes equal to or less than a first threshold value, a pause cycle of reagent suction is generated in which the reagent dispensing mechanism does not suction the reagent from inside of a reagent container of a reagent disc at regular intervals, and a reagent container containing the same kind of reagent in the reagent disc by the reagent container carrying mechanism is automatically carried in the pause cycle. | 12-24-2015 |
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20160054209 | 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 in the same apparatus, wherein the microscope slides do not need to be physically removed from one apparatus to another. The reaction conditions for treating a slide can preferably be controlled independently, including the individualized application of reagents to each slide and the individualized treatment of each slide. | 02-25-2016 |
20160097786 | MODULE FOR A LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A module for a laboratory sample distribution system, a laboratory sample distribution system comprising such modules, and a laboratory automation system comprising such a laboratory sample distribution system are presented. A magnetic coupling enhancer is provided in order to increase magnetic coupling between adjacent modules. | 04-07-2016 |
20160116383 | Sample Collection Apparatus - A sample collection apparatus, especially for an analyzer to determine a measurand of a liquid, comprising: a sample collection unit connected to a liquid removal point via a fluid line, a feed device that is designed to transport liquids from the liquid removal point through the fluid line to the sample collection unit, and a filter unit arranged in the flow path from the liquid removal point through the fluid line to the sample collection unit, characterized in that the sample collection apparatus comprises at least one surface or a device effecting a reduction of germs in the liquid transported through the flow path from the filter unit to the sample collection unit. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116418 | Aquatic Environment Water Parameter Testing Systems and Methods - An aquatic environment water parameter testing system and related methods and chemical indicator elements. The aquatic environment water parameter testing system includes an electronics portion having an optical reader element and a sample chamber portion having a chemical indicator element which may be removably connected. A chemical indicator element may include an information storage and communication element used, in part, to provide identification of a chemical indicator of the chemical indicator element. Conductivity and/or temperature may be utilized to calibrate readings by the optical reader element. A chemical indicator element may also include a thin film material having particular optical characteristics tied to the light from a light source, such as a light source of an optical reader element. | 04-28-2016 |
20160131672 | REDUNDANT IDENTIFICATION FOR SAMPLE TRACKING ON A DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - A sample-containing device configured to be placed into a sample processing instrument for performing a process on a sample contained in the device includes redundant identification features, such as machine-readable tags. A first machine-readable information tag is read before the device is placed in the instrument, and a second machine-readable information tag is read after the device is in the instrument. Information read from the two tags is compared to determine if there is proper correspondence between the information read from the tags to ensure that the correct sample processing device was placed in the instrument. | 05-12-2016 |
20160131674 | SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer is provided that does not require a plurality of reagent containers containing the same type of reagent to be connected, that can continue measurement even when a reagent container becomes empty, and that allows the timing of replacement of the reagent container to be recognized suitably. A reagent storage section is provided that is connected to a reagent container containing a reagent through a fluid channel and that stores the reagent transferred from the reagent container. A message for prompting replacement of the reagent container is outputted when it is detected that the remaining amount in the reagent container is a predetermined amount or less. A message for prompting to suspend sample measurement in the measurement section is outputted when it is detected that the remaining amount in the reagent storage section is a predetermined amount or less. | 05-12-2016 |
20160139163 | Mobile Tip Waste Rack - A method of wasting tips in an automated processing module is disclosed, which includes at least three positions for holding sample racks. One of the positions is a tip waste rack position holding a tip waste rack, which includes tip receiving openings. Furthermore, it includes a SWAP rack holding mechanism for temporarily holding a sample rack. The method includes transferring the tip waste rack from the tip waste rack position to an adjacent sample rack position. Once the tip waste rack is placed in the adjacent sample rack position, the error pipette tip is discarded into one of the tip receiving openings of the tip waste rack. Following this, the tip waste rack is transferred back to the tip waste rack position. The sample rack temporarily placed in the SWAP rack holding mechanism is transferred from the SWAP rack holding mechanism to the adjacent sample rack position. | 05-19-2016 |
20160146846 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analysis device is provided with a reagent container disk, a reagent loader ( | 05-26-2016 |
20160161516 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS 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 absence of reagents in the refrigerator, and detecting the location of reagents in the refrigerator. The system for managing the inventory of reagents is connected to a laboratory automation system. The laboratory automation system comprises at least one clinical analyzer. A typical system for managing inventories of reagents includes an operator interface for the loading of boxes of reagents and other supplies, radio frequency identification system for identification of inventory and tracking, robotic mechanisms for loading containers onto the track system and removing containers from the track system, de-capping equipment, refrigeration equipment, and information technology connections to laboratory analyzers and vendors. | 06-09-2016 |
20160161521 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer provided with a roller and a reagent container shoulder presser at the position where an operator inserts a reagent container into the automatic analyzer. The reagent container is pushed while the lid of the reagent container is made to touch the upper side of the roller and the shoulder presser is made to touch the shoulder of the reagent container, and the application of upward force to the lid causes the lid of the reagent container to be half open, after which the reagent container is inserted in the analyzer. | 06-09-2016 |
20160377563 | Analytical Device for the Elementary Analysis - The present invention relates to an analytical device for the elementary analysis, which is improved with regard to the feeding of samples, with a sample holder, a line for oxygen and inert gas, a reactor for catalytic combustion of a sample, a reduction reactor that is provided downstream of the reactor, an adsorber that is provided downstream of the reduction reactor, a detector that is provided downstream of the absorber and a logic unit for processing of the data transmitted by the detector, wherein the sample holder includes a perforated field plate that can be moved by means of a drive on a base that is equipped with an ejection opening to eject one of the samples. | 12-29-2016 |