Implement analyzing device and method for utilizing the same

US10837914B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• NEOGEN CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Frank Eric Klein · Howell, US
• Andrew John Wheeler · Hollis, US
• Andrew John DenHartigh · Lansing, US
• William Hoerner · Lansing, US
• Nathaniel Banner · Lansing, US
• Damon Vincent Borich · Austin, US
• Andrea Grbavac · Austin, US
• Alejandro Silveyra · Austin, US
• Michelle Silveyra · Austin, US
• Zwckxally Obregon · Mabank, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 17, 2017
• Grant date: Nov 17, 2020
• Expiry date: Jun 22, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2035/00346
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implement analyzing device that is sized for receiving more than one fluid retainer cartridge assembly is disclosed. The implement analyzing device includes a support member, a housing, a cartridge receiver, at least one cartridge heater, an imaging device and an implement analyzing device integrated circuit. The cartridge receiver is disposed within a cavity in the implement analyzing device and defines at least one cartridge viewing window. At least one cartridge heater disposed within the cavity and connected to the cartridge receiver. The imaging device is disposed within the cavity and arranged opposite the at least one cartridge viewing window. The implement analyzing device integrated circuit is communicatively coupled to the at least one cartridge heater and the imaging device.