Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Automated chemical analysis – With conveyance of sample along a test line in a container...
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-21
2009-08-11
Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Automated chemical analysis
With conveyance of sample along a test line in a container...
C436S043000, C436S055000, C436S177000, C436S178000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572638
ABSTRACT:
An automated system and method for individually processing multiple specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid in respective containers. The containers are transported seriatim along a processing path to present them to, at least, a preprocessing apparatus (e.g., a mixing head), and then to a specimen acquisition apparatus, which removes preprocessed specimen fluid from the container for subsequent analytical testing or evaluation. Each apparatus is actuated in response to presentation of a container thereto so as to carry out its respective operation independently. An exemplary system can include, in sequential order, stations for container loading and unloading, container uncapping and cap disposal, specimen mixing, filter loading, specimen acquisition (e.g., by aspiration, and then slide printing), filter disposal, and container resealing. The system is capable of unattended operation for many hours at a time, and can interface with an integrated data management system to provide fully integrated specimen and information management in a complete diagnostic laboratory system.
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Mayer William J.
Pressman Norman J.
Handy Dwayne K
Hologic Inc.
Vista IP Law Group LLP
Warden Jill
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