System for conducting the identification of bacteria in biological samples
US10288632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0491
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria in biological samples. More particularly, the invention relates to a system comprising a cooling, heating and fan arrangement for maintaining a predetermined optimum temperature of the samples during testing; a visual, circumferential and axial alignment system for aligning the samples within the carousel; a transfer system for transferring the samples from the carousel to the centrifuge; a balancing system of minimizing the rotational vibrations of the centrifuge; a safety system and anti-tipping design for the sample containing system; liquid dispensing arms for dispensing the buffered saline solution; and discharge ports for discharging and disposing of the liquid removed from the samples to a location external of the system.
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