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Flow path washing method of auto sampler and flow path washing apparatus of auto sampler

US12392794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2021
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/1006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flow path washing method and apparatus for an auto sampler in which, when a cleaning fluid supplied to a flow path which is switched between a first flow path including a nozzle for aspirating a sample and a sample loop for holding the aspirated sample, and a second flow path including a washing tub for washing at least an outer wall of the nozzle, a control unit changes a flow velocity of the cleaning fluid supplied between measurement of a first measurement item and measurement of a second measurement item based on washing information showing washing patterns corresponding to measurement items of the sample, including at least one of first washing information showing a washing pattern corresponding to the first measurement item of the sample and second washing information showing a washing pattern corresponding to the second measurement item to be measured subsequent to the first measurement item.

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