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Incubator for chemical analyzer

US4219529A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1977
Grant dateAug 26, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/809
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An incubator is provided for use with a chemical analyzer of the type in which a fluid sample is metered onto a test slide which is analyzed after a suitable period of incubation. The incubator includes a temperature-controlled chamber having a conveyor mounted therein which comprises a plurality of slide holding members. A drive means for the conveyor is adapted to successively advance the slide holding members past load and unload slots located adjacent slide transfer mechanisms.

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