Vial handling system with improved mixing mechanism

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2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Elve, M. Alexandra (Department: 1725)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

C422S063000

Reexamination Certificate

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06872362

ABSTRACT:
A vial autosampler includes a vial cup adapted to contain a vial with a stir member inside. The vial autosampler includes a vial mixing system for agitating the contents of the vial. The mixing system has an actuator, such as a motor, and a mixing hub that is coupled to the actuator. The mixing hub includes at least one magnetic field source disposed to rotate a magnetic field about the vial cup.

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